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In South Dakota, the Shrine of Democracy monument, also known as Mt. Rushmore, pays tribute to Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Roosevelt. Here is a little history:
See also: Carving History
The view from the air:
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This photo is also surprising – it shows what Mt. Rushmore would have looked like if it had gotten full funding:
Gutzon Borglum’s model of Mt. Rushmore memorial
Not far away is the Monument for Crazy Horse, which started in 1947 and which will one day be the largest sculpture in the world. Here are details on its ongoing construction:
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