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An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. š Visiting Information
Represents the nation's foundation (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt), and preservation (Lincoln). subtitle Rushmore
Attracts over two million people each year. An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended
Mount Rushmore National Memorial , often referred to as the "Shrine of Democracy," is a massive sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Completed in 1941, the monument features the 60-foot heads of Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. šļø Memorial Overview Mount Rushmore National Memorial , often referred to
Major fireworks displays often take place around Independence Day, including significant celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Park System.
Near Keystone, South Dakota, within the Black Hills.