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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.

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

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

Attracts over two million people each year.

The monument is built on land sacred to the Lakota Sioux, known as the "Six Grandfathers" (

Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context