Why did gutzon borglum choose Abraham Lincoln for mount Rushmore?

Answer 1

The idea for carvings in the Black Hills in South Dakota came from Doane Robinson, South Dakota's State Historian. Doane invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills in South Dakota to discuss his idea and see if Gutzon would be interested in doing the carvings.

On his second visit, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore and agreed to do the carving and Doane Robinson agreed to work to fund the project.

Answer 2

The idea for carvings in the Black Hills in South Dakota came from Doane Robinson, South Dakota's State Historian. Doane invited Gutzon Borglum to the Black Hills in South Dakota to discuss his idea and see if Gutzon would be interested in doing the carvings.

On his second visit, Gutzon Borglum found Mount Rushmore and agreed to do the carving and Doane Robinson agreed to work to fund the project.

Answer 3

Because he had to make a stand on the most difficult of issues, issues that had already divided our nation to a higher standard with action. Brave and knowing all the pain would fade if he done the greater good. And Lincoln did. She chose be better meant of all mankind and walked without fear because he chose the truth.

Gutzon Borglum knew this. He wanted to share him with a country and Mr.Borglum knew that this was a fine way to do so.

Paul Van Voorst

Proud American

Answer 4

Gutzon Borglum did not choose Keystone as the place to carve Mount Rushmore. Keystone just happened to be located near Mount Rushmore and Gutzon Borglum chose Mount Rushmore as a good place for the carvings.