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

Mount Rushmore National Memorial , often referred to as the "Shrine of Democracy," is a massive sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Completed in 1941, the monument features the 60-foot heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. 🏛️ Memorial Overview subtitle Rushmore

An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information Sculptor Gutzon Borglum oversaw the project from 1927

The monument is built on land sacred to the Lakota Sioux, known as the "Six Grandfathers" ( 🏛️ Memorial Overview An unfinished chamber behind the

Major fireworks displays often take place around Independence Day, including significant celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.

Attracts over two million people each year.