Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by the beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota, tell the story of the birth, growth, development and preservation of this country.
Mount Rushmore - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, United States.
Mount Rushmore ‑ Presidents, Facts & Controversy - HISTORY
WEBDec 16, 2009 · Carved into the southeastern face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota’s Black Hills National Forest are four gigantic sculptures depicting the faces of U.S. Presidents George Washington, Thomas...
Why These Four Presidents? - Mount Rushmore National …
WEBJan 26, 2023 · Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States. Born 1858, died 1919. Roosevelt provided leadership when America experienced rapid economic growth as it entered the 20th Century. He was instrumental in negotiating the construction of the Panama Canal, linking the east and the west.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial | Facts, Location, & History
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, colossal sculpture in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota, U.S. It lies about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Rapid City, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Custer, and just north of Custer State Park.
Mount Rushmore | South Dakota's Great 8 Iconic Landmarks
WEBKnown as America's Shrine of Democracy, Mount Rushmore National Memorial features the 60-foot faces of four great American presidents — George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln, respectively.
History & Culture - Mount Rushmore National Memorial (U.S.
WEBJan 18, 2023 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to just over two million visitors a year from across the country and around the world. They come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills of South Dakota and to learn about the birth, growth, development and the preservation of our country.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
WEBAug 19, 2021 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, established in 1925, features 60-foot sculptures of these four US presidents. The memorial, designed by sculptor Gutzon Borglum, covers 1,278.45 acres and sits 5,725 feet above sea level.
History and Important Facts about Mount Rushmore
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Explore the history and important facts behind Mount Rushmore, one of America’s most iconic and controversial landmarks.
Who Are the Four Presidents Depicted on Mount Rushmore?
WEBApr 21, 2024 · Mount Rushmore, a giant sculpture of four American presidents, from left to right features George Washington, the first President of the United States and the first President to be carved onto Mount Rushmore.