On August 14, 1925, sculptor Gutzon Borglum proposed creating the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a monument honoring Presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Carved into the granite hills of South Dakota over fourteen years, the monument symbolizes the founding, growth, preservation, and unity of the United States. The story highlights the vision, determination, and sacrifice required to complete such a monumental project and encourages us to reflect on the values these leaders exemplified.

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide. ...