The monument is built on land sacred to the Lakota Sioux, known as the "Six Grandfathers" (
Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context subtitle Rushmore
Represents the nation's foundation (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt), and preservation (Lincoln). The monument is built on land sacred to