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Mount Rushmore u National Memorial

Content

History

History

History
Sculptor: Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln Borglum

History
Estimate: 6 years 500 000 $ Real: 14 years 1 million $

History
Founder: President Calvin Coolidge

History
Origin of the name Mount Rushmore

"It never had a name before, but from now on we'll call it Mount Rushmore."

History
Charles Rushmore Mt. Rushmore

Geology

Geology
Location : On the northwest margin of Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota North America

Geology

Geology
Height: 1,745 m above sea level

Geology

Some features : Attractive scenery

Geology
A small road with two special tunnels

Geology

Lets see a short movie ^ ^

Geology

Four presidents on the Mt Rushmore

George Washington (1732 1799)

The 1st president of the USA

George Washington
He was born in a Virginia planter family in a plantation manor house near Popes Creek, Virginia

George Washington
Joined army and gained many achievements

George Washington
1789, became President of the US

George Washington
1793: created Proclamation of Neutrality

Thomas Jefferson (1743 1826)

The 3rd President of the US

Thomas Jefferson
He was born in a large wealthy family at Shadwell plantation in Albemarle County in Virginia (6 sisters + 3 brothers)

Thomas Jefferson
1776: Jefferson created the Declaration of Independence

Thomas Jeffersson
1800: he was elected President

Thomas Jefferson
1801: Defeated Tripolitan War

Thomas Jefferson
1803: Louisiana Purchase

Abraham Lincoln (1809 1865)

The 16th President of the US

Abraham Lincoln
He was born in a farm family - near Hodgenville, Kentucky

Abraham Lincoln
1861: became President of the US

Abraham Lincoln
Led US through American Civil War 1863 : issued the Emancipation Proclamation (forever free those slaves)

Abraham Lincoln
1865: was assassinated at Ford's Theatre in Washington

Theodore Roosevelt (1858 1919)

The 26th President of the US

Theodore Roosevelt
He was born in New York City into a wealthy family

Theodore Roosevelt
1898 : became the Republican candidate for Governor 1901: became president at the age of 42

Theodore Roosevelt
1908 : declined to run for re-election

Ensured the construction of the Panama Canal

Quiz
1. How long did it take to build the Mt Rushmore? 14 years (1927 1941) 2. Who is the mountain named after? Charles E. Rushmore, a New York City Attorney 3. Were there any deaths during the carving? No 4. what is the name of the 16th president of the US? Abraham Lincoln

Quiz
6. Where exactly was the Mt Rushmore located?
On the northwest margin of Harney Peak in the Black Hills of South Dakota North America

7. Whose was Proclamation of Neutrality of 4 presidents on Mt Rushmore? George Washington 8. Who was the first President to win the Nobel Peace Prize? Theodore Roosevelt

Values

The worlds greatest mountain carving

Then breathe a prayer that these records will endure until the wind and the rain alone shall wear them away - Erosion rate: 1 inch every 10 000 years - the largest work of art on earth

The worlds greatest mountain carving

shrine of Democracy Symbolization for the first 150 years of the history of the USA

Tourism

Attracting many peopple

Activities for tourists

In the Mt Rushmore Walking/Hiking

Activities for tourists

Junior Ranger Programs

Activities for tourists

Interpretive Programs

Activities for tourists

Nearby the Mt Rushmore Fishing Technical Climbing Horseback Riding Mountain Biking Geocaching Rockhounding Camping

A national treasure
symbolizes the greatness of this nation

A national treasure

symbolize rich history, rugged determination and lasting achievements

A national treasure

Symbolizes the ideals of freedom and democracy

A national treasure

promise for the future

Sources
http://www.earlyamerica.com/gwlife.html http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/AbrahamLincoln/

http://www.historycentral.com/bio/presidents/jefferson.html http://www.abrahamlincolnarchive.com/Timeline.aspx http://www.mtrushmore.net/ http://www.mtrushmorenationalmemorial.com/links-to-resources-1

The End

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