What does Mount Rushmore symbolize?

Answer 1

"The purpose of the memorial is to communicate the founding, expansion, preservation, and unification of the United States with colossal statues of Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt."

Gutzon Borglum

Mount Rushmore has been said to symbolize the greatness of the nation through the greatness of its leaders, American freedom, liberty, and democracy.

Answer 2

The monument represents more than just four great presidents, McGee-Ballinger said. It's a theme of the nation's history and unity. Washington represents the nation's founding. Jefferson, who completed the Louisiana Purchase, represents expansion. Lincoln symbolizes preservation. And Roosevelt represents conservation and the emergence of the United States as a world power.

Today, there are ranger tours and a "cadre of activities" that will happen July 3-4, including actors representing the four presidents, McGee-Ballinger said. At night, through Sept. 30, there's a lighting ceremony on the four faces

Answer 3

Master sculptor Gutzon Borglum wanted the massive carving to represent the meaning of America. The four presidents were carefully chosen to be part of Mount Rushmore National Memorial. George Washington represents the birth of the country, Thomas Jefferson the expansion of the nation, Abe Lincoln the preservation of the Union and Theodore Roosevelt represents the development of the country.

Answer 4

Master sculptor Gutzon Borglum wanted the massive carving to represent the meaning of American. The four presidents were carefully chosen to be part of Mt Rushmore. George Washington represents the birth of the country, Thomas Jefferson the expansion of the nation, Abe Lincoln the preservation of the Union and Theodore Roosevelt represents the development of the country.

Answer 5

mount Rushmore represents the founding ,the expansion, the development, and the preservation of our country

Answer 6

Mount Rushmore is a symbol of American Presidential power and respect. Four of the most respected Presidents have their faces carved into the stone for all to see and remember them by.

Answer 7

the old presidents