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150 Years of History

Mount Rushmore was a project of a colossal scale, but the contentious origins surrounding Mount Rushmore trace back much farther than simply the beginning of the sculptural project itself. Step back in time to explore some of the contributing events leading up to the national monument many love, but few know.

Click on one of the years highlighted on the timeline below to learn more about several historical developments concerning Mount Rushmore in American History.

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