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Mount Rushmore
Ask questions here about the history of Mount Rushmore, the famous American landmark in South Dakota.
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Why was Lincoln chosen to be on Mt Rushmore?
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.
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.
Who wrote the essay the meaning of Mount Rushmore?
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Whose face is on Mt Rushmore Roosevelt Kennedy or Adams?
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt's face is carved on Mount Rushmore, along with Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln.
How many hrs is it from Ortonville Mn to Mt Rushmore?
7 hrs 43 minutes driving time on the recommended route according to our friends at Google maps
Where can someone get information on Mount Rushmore?
The National Park Service (see Related Links) has a lot of information about Mount Rushmore.
What is the distance between branson mo and mt Rushmore sd?
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Why does Mount Rushmore not have a admission fee?
It does. Cars, motercycles, etc. are ten dollars, and buses are 50 dollars.
How far is Mount Rushmore from Paris AR?
There are about 787.397 miles between Mount Rushmore and Paris, AR.
If you were taking a picture of the presidents on Mount Rushmore what state would you be in?
South Dakota is where mount Rushmore is located
What is the population of Mount Rushmore?
No one lives on Mount Rushmore if you are referring to how many heads are on the mountain there are four.
What US president supported the funding for mount Rushmore?
Calvin Coolidge pushed Congress to authorize the Mt. Rushmore project in 1925.
What is the description in Mount Rushmore?
Mt. Rushmore is a hill with presidents faces carved into it.
Is Mount Rushmore called four fathers?
Yes. But it is also called the Six Grandfathers. For back in the olden days, it was called the Six Grandfathers to the Lakota Sioux.
What year was Mount Rushmore carved in South Dakota?
Carving the figures into Mount Rushmore took 14 years, October 4, 1927 to October 31, 1941.
Can you stand on top of Mount Rushmore?
Simple answer: no.
Access to this mountain by the general public is VERY strictly prohibited.
