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- DictionaryRushmore, Mount/ˈrʌʃmɔː/
- 1. a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota, noted for its giant relief carvings of four US presidents—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt—carved (1927–41) under the direction of the sculptor Gutzon Borglum (1867–1941).
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The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota, United States.
Dec 16, 2009 · Mount Rushmore is a sculpture of four U.S. presidents' faces carved into a mountain in South Dakota. Learn about its history, significance, controversies and how it was made.
Jun 11, 2024 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, colossal sculpture in the Black Hills of southwestern South Dakota, U.S. It lies about 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Rapid City, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of Custer, and just north of Custer State Park.
Mar 22, 2024 · Mount Rushmore is a national monument in South Dakota that features the sculptures of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. It represents the history and heritage of the country and its diversity, as well as its relationship with the tribal nations.
Mar 15, 2024 · Mount Rushmore is a national memorial in South Dakota that features the carved faces of four US presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Learn about the history, controversy, and best things to do at this famous landmark.
Nov 24, 2020 · Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sometimes called the “Shrine of Democracy,” has become one of the most iconic images of America and an international tourist attraction. In 1959, it gained even more attention as the site of a climactic chase scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s film “North by Northwest.”
Mar 6, 2021 · Mount Rushmore is a sculpture of four U.S. presidents carved into a granite mountain in South Dakota. Learn about its history, design, construction, and why some Indigenous peoples consider it a desecration of their land.
