02724cam a22003373u 4500 61106 UtSlPG 20260610134416.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 NB Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of the Black Hills Mount Rushmore National Memorial : A monument commemorating the conception, preservation, and growth of the great American republic Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore Release date is 2020-01-05 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Lisa Corcoran and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Mount Rushmore National Memorial" is a historical account produced by the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Society of Black Hills and published in 1948. This book details the conception, construction, and significance of the Mount Rushmore sculptures, which immortalize four of America's presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. The likely topic revolves around the monumental achievement of carving these presidents' faces into the granite mountainside and its representation of American ideals and history. The content of the book explores the profound vision behind Mount Rushmore, highlighting the artistic genius of sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who sought to create a lasting record of America's democratic principles. It recounts the extensive planning, collaboration with various figures, and the determination required to bring this ambitious project to fruition against numerous challenges. Each president depicted is examined not only for their individual contributions to the country but also for how they collectively symbolize key aspects of American values, such as independence, freedom, and the spirit of progress. The book also delves into the various ceremonies held during the construction and eventual unveiling of the memorial, capturing the excitement and reverence surrounding this iconic landmark. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Borglum, Gutzon, 1867-1941 National parks and reserves -- South Dakota Mount Rushmore National Memorial (S.D.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61106 101932 101932