Historical Events tagged with "four presidents"
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Gutzon Borglum starts Mount Rushmore sculpture
Gutzon Borglum, a renowned American sculptor, began his monumental project of sculpting the faces of four U.S. presidents into the granite of the Black Hills in South Dakota. The project aimed to create a lasting tribute to the nation’s history and ideals, selecting George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt for their significant contributions. Borglum's vision and ambition for this iconic American landmark set the stage for what would become a pivotal piece of cultural heritage, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
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