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Doane Robinson is known as the "Father of Mount Rushmore." It was his idea for colossal carvings in the Black Hills. He wanted to create an attraction that would draw people from all over the country to his state.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoMore than 450,000 tons of Harney Peak granite were removed during the carving of Mt. Rushmore. More than 90% of the rock was removed using dynamite.
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∙ 15y ago"EROISON?" i guy once said when people went up to people and asked a whole bunch of history questions. Really it was made by people and it took a really long time
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∙ 10y agoThe sculptor was Gutzon Borglum (1867-1941) and his son Lincoln (1912-1986). The son of Danish immigrants, Borglum and his crew carved the four massive granite faces between 1927 and 1941.
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∙ 14y agoby the slow cooling of magma
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∙ 11y agoGo fudge yourself and study! -Ruth
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How old is Mt Rushmore?
mount Rushmore was made in 1920
Why is mt Rushmore named mt Rushmore?
Mt. Rushmore has a name after Charles E. Rushmore and the builder named Gotzon Borglum decided to name it Mt. Rushmore in Honor to Charles E. Rushmore.
Who was the first president to be on mt Rushmore?
George Washington was the first president on Mt Rushmore.
Will Ronald Reagen be added to Mt Rushmore?
It is doubtfull that anyone will be added to Mt Rushmore. NO!
Does the mt Rushmore exist?
of course!
How old is Mt Rushmore?
mount Rushmore was made in 1920
Why is mt Rushmore named mt Rushmore?
Mt. Rushmore has a name after Charles E. Rushmore and the builder named Gotzon Borglum decided to name it Mt. Rushmore in Honor to Charles E. Rushmore.
Why are the faces of mt Rushmore on mt Rushmore?
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Should this nation put a likeness of President Obama on Mt Rushmore?
no, Mt Rushmore represents the founding fathers who made this nation what it is today.
Is there a camera in mt Rushmore?
No, there is not a camera inside Mt. Rushmore
On which state is mt Rushmore in?
Mt. Rushmore is in South Dakota.
What is is the name of the man-made landmark in the US?
Mt. Rushmore.
Is mt Rushmore the same as Mount Rushmore?
Yes, some people spell it Mt Rushmore and other Mount Rushmore.
What is mt.Rushmore made of?
Mt. Rushmore is made of the intrusive igneous rock granite.
What road is mt Rushmore on?
Mt. Rushmore is on SD Highway 16.
Where can you see the biggest rock group?
Mt. Rushmore.
What is the distance from Washington DC to Mt Rushmore?
what is the distance from Washington DC to Mt. Rushmore
