Mount Rushmore depicts four United States Presidents (left to right): George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
George Washington, (1st president) led the early colonial army in the American Revolutionary War to win independence from Great Britain. Because of his importance and his role in creating the United States, Washington is the most prominent figure on the mountain. (1732-1799)
Thomas Jefferson, (3rd president) he was the author of the Declaration of Independence, a document which inspires democracies around the world. He also purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803 which doubled the size of our country, adding all or part of fifteen present-day states. (1743-1826)
Theodore Roosevelt, (26th president) provided leadership when America experienced rapid economic growth as it entered the 20th Century. He was instrumental in negotiating the construction of the Panama Canal, linking the east and the west. He was known as the "trust buster" for his work to end large corporate monopolies and ensure the rights of the common working man. He is also the leading land conservationist in world history, setting aside over 230 million acres for conservation purposes. (1858-1919)
Abraham Lincoln, (16th president) held the nation together during its greatest trial, the Civil War. Lincoln believed his most sacred duty was the preservation of the union. His efforts put an end to slavery. (1809-1865).
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.
Franklin Roosevelt is not depicted on Mount Rushmore. However, Theodore Roosevelt is depicted on Mount Rushmore.
Abraham Lincoln George Washington Theodore Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson
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.
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.
George Washington (dedicated Independence Day 1934)Thomas Jefferson (dedicated in 1936)Abraham Lincoln (dedicated on September 17, 1937)Theodore Roosevelt (dedicated on July 2, 1939)
The 4 presidents are:George WashingtonThomas JeffersonTheodore RooseveltAbraham Lincoln(presidents are from left to right on Mt. Rushmore)
Ben Franklin's face is not on Mount Rushmore. The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson. Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt are carved on Mount Rushmore.
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore, Roosevelt
There are four faces: Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt
No, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln are on Mount Rushmore.
They are Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Theodore Roosevelt, and Thomas Jefferson.
George Washington , Thomas Jefferson , Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abe Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt
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.
Franklin Roosevelt is not depicted on Mount Rushmore. However, Theodore Roosevelt is depicted on Mount Rushmore.
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt's face is carved on Mount Rushmore, along with Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln.
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt's face is carved on Mount Rushmore, along with Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln.