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The Presidents are Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
They were selected by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor, for their important contributions to the US. George Washington was chosen because he was the father of our country. Thomas Jefferson was honored for the Declaration of Independence, and for the expansion of the nation by the Louisiana Purchase. Teddy Roosevelt was chosen because he saw through the completion of the Panama Canal, and made the US a world power. Lincoln was chosen for preserving the Union through the Civil War.
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∙ 14y agoThe presidents on Mt. Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln all of these people are considered to have made great contributions to our country in getting it to where it is today.
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What presidents is MT. Rushmore named after?
Mt. Rushmore is not "named after" any US Presidents. It's named after Charles Rushmore, a lawyer from New York. The presidents whose faces are carved on it are Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
Who are the four fathers on Mt Rushmore?
There are four US Presidents on Mt Rushmore, not the four founding fathers. The Presidents are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
Which 4 American presidents are carved into mount Everest?
None! But there are four US Presidents' faces sculpted into Mt. Rushmore, in South Dakota.
What shows the faces of the American presidents?
I am guessing you are thinking of Mt. Rushmore . You could also be thinking of coins and paper money and older US stamps.
When you are facing MT Rushmore which US President is on the left?
Thomas Jefferson is on the left when facing Mount Rushmore.
What is the name of the national monument that has 4 us presidents on it?
Washington, Jefferson ,Lincoln most recently Franklin Roosevelt are each honored with impressive memorials in the mall.
Why is mountain Rushmore special?
Mount Rushmore is special because it helps us remember our great presidents.
Does Mount Rushmore have The First Presidents Of the US?
Mount Rushmore has the first president of the US, George Washington. Then it skips to later presidents: Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
What is is the name of the man-made landmark in the US?
Mt. Rushmore.
Can limestone be found in the US?
Oh yes! Consider Mt. Rushmore.
What US president supported the funding for mount Rushmore?
Calvin Coolidge pushed Congress to authorize the Mt. Rushmore project in 1925.
Which famous monument is cared into the black hills in South Dakota to honor 4 of our president?
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the famous South Dakota monument which honors four US presidents. It is located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, near the town of Keystone.
