Subtitle Rushmore ❲2024❳

Native American groups view the carving as a desecration of stolen land and a symbol of oppression.

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Managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Park System. subtitle Rushmore

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum oversaw the project from 1927 until his death in 1941, when his son Lincoln Borglum finished the work.

Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context Native American groups view the carving as a

Attracts over two million people each year.

An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information Current preservation efforts to prevent erosion

Represents the nation's foundation (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt), and preservation (Lincoln).