Every year, nearly 3 million people visit Mount Rushmore—about 2,000 every day—out of curiosity or patriotism.
Many see the monument as an anchor of hope and freedom in a world lapsing into tyranny. A brushed upwind blew crossed the Grand View Terrace of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and a shiver ran up my spine. For millions of Americans visiting for the archetypal time, similar me, this is hallowed ground—liberty and sacrifice carved into the timeless mountain. "It gives you a tingle," said Doug Alford of Texas, waxing proudly connected the reflection platform 150 feet beneath the monument. "I'm inspired...
Theodore Roosevelt's image is on Mt Rushmore, and he didn't own slaves. Yet his statue was just removed from the Museum of Natural History.
South Dakota—A soft wind blew across the Grand View Terrace of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and a shiver ran up my spine. For millions of Americans visiting for the first time, like me, this is hallowed ground—liberty and sacrifice carved into the timeless mountain."It gives you a tingle," said Doug Alford of Texas, waxing proudly on the observation deck 150 feet below the monument."I'm inspired by what people used to do. This [monument] is as impressive as skyscrapers they built in the 20s."
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