Native American groups view the carving as a desecration of stolen land and a symbol of oppression.
Represents the nation's foundation (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt), and preservation (Lincoln). subtitle Rushmore
Took 14 years and utilized dynamite to carve 90% of the mountain. Remarkably, no workers died during construction. ⚖️ Cultural and Historical Context Native American groups view the carving as a
Sculptor Gutzon Borglum oversaw the project from 1927 until his death in 1941, when his son Lincoln Borglum finished the work. subtitle Rushmore