Why Teddy Roosevelt is on Mount Rushmore

The four prominent U.S. Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore were chosen by sculptor Gutzon Borglum to represent major milestones and ideals in American history, from Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase to Abraham Lincoln's role in preserving the union.

6 Facts About the Mount Rushmore Presidents

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T he four prominent U.S. Presidents carved into Mount Rushmore were chosen by sculptor Gutzon Borglum to represent major milestones and ideals in American history, from Thomas Jefferson's Louisiana Purchase to Abraham Lincoln's role in preserving the union.

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