Introduction
Widely regarded as one of the man-made wonders of the world, Mount Rushmore is as much a work of art as it is an engineering marvel. Its creator, sculptor Gutzon Borglum, wanted to symbolize in stone the very spirit of a nation and, through four of its most revered leaders--George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt--the country's birth, growth, preservation, and development. A half century after its completion, Mount Rushmore remains one of America's most enduring icons.
In 1924, Borglum visited the Black Hills, looking for a place to carve a lasting legacy for himself and the nation. The artist hoped to locate a mountain with a suitable mass of stone, as well as a southeasterly exposure, which would take advantage of the sun's rays for the greatest portion of the day. He decided on a rock outcropping named Mount Rushmore.
Inclement weather and lack of funds frequently stalled progress on the memorial. All told, the monument was completed...
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