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One answer is that the sculptor and designer, Gutzom Borglum, was a big fan of Lincoln. He named his son Lincoln Borglum, and also sculpted the large Statue of Lincoln sitting in a chair in Washington.
Another answer is that Lincoln was the 16th president, was the president during the Civil War, and helped with major social change, by abolishing slave trade.
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.
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What mountain has Lincoln's face on it?
that mountain
Who is between Lincoln and Jefforson on mt Rushmore?
Theodore Roosevelt
How far is it from Lincoln ne to mt Rushmore?
405 miles
How long is Lincoln's nose on Mt Rushmore?
21 feet
Who are the figures in Mt Rushmore?
Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, Lincoln
Where are the sculptures of Washington Jefferson Lincoln and Roosevelt located?
On Mt. Rushmore.
Who was the sculptor of Mt Rushmore?
President Coolidge signed the funding for the project.
Who is on Mount Rushmore and on the nickel?
Thomas Jefferson is depicted on the nickel, and he is also depicted on Mt. Rushmore. The only president on Mt. Rushmore not found on any currency is Theodore Roosevelt.
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.
What was a face on mt Rushmore?
There are four faces: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt
Name 4 presidents etched into mt Rushmore?
Lincoln, washington, grant,jackson
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.
