Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills. Completed between 1927 and 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum, it features the 60-foot heads of four influential United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These figures were chosen to represent the nation's birth, growth, development, and preservation. The site attracts millions of visitors annually who come to marvel at the scale of the achievement and learn about American history. The surrounding park offers hiking trails and educational programs that explore the complex legacy of the land and the engineering feat of the carving itself. It stands as a powerful symbol of American democracy.
Location: South Dakota, USA
Coordinates: 43.8803357, -103.4537746
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