Mount Rushmore at Night
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
Title
Mount Rushmore at Night
Artist
Susan Rissi Tregoning
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial is illuminated by nighttime lights. The dark sky enhances the sculpture's magnificence, evoking a peaceful and patriotic ambiance.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial stands in the Black Hills near Keystone, South Dakota. This iconic sculpture showcases the carved granite faces of four notable United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Sculptor Gutzon Borglum envisioned this masterpiece, and with the help of his son Lincoln Borglum, they worked to bring it to life. Originally called the Shrine of Democracy, Borglum selected these four presidents to symbolize the nation's journey from its inception to its growth, development, and preservation. The project was sponsored by U.S. Senator Peter Norbeck from South Dakota, who secured federal funding for its construction in 1927.
Between 1934 and 1939, the towering heads of the presidents were meticulously carved into the mountainside. Following Gutzon Borglum's passing in March 1941, his son Lincoln took over as head of the project.
Mount Rushmore was originally planned to show each president from head to waist. Still, due to financial limitations, construction ceased on October 31, 1941, with only Washington's sculpture featuring details below chin level. Despite this incomplete vision, Mount Rushmore remains a popular destination, drawing over two million visitors annually.
Copyright 2024 Susan Rissi Tregoning
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March 13th, 2024
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