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

Native American groups view the carving as a desecration of stolen land and a symbol of oppression.

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An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information