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Abraham Lincoln carving dedicated at Mount Rushmore on this day in 1937
Mount Rushmore's Lincoln Carving: A Monumental Dedication
On September 17, 1937, the Abraham Lincoln carving on Mount Rushmore was officially dedicated. This iconic sculpture is part of a larger monument featuring four U.S. presidents carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota's Black Hills.
- The project was conceived to boost tourism in the Black Hills region.
- Construction spanned 14 years, from 1927 to 1941.
- The total cost was $1 million, with 85% coming from federal funds.
- Each presidential face is 60 feet tall.
- Today, Mount Rushmore attracts over two million visitors annually.
Mount Rushmore quickly suffered from financial troubles and multiple work stoppages. It took 14 years to construct, of which only six were invested in actually carving.
Despite challenges during the Great Depression, Mount Rushmore was completed on October 31, 1941. It has since become one of America's most popular tourist attractions, especially during Fourth of July celebrations.
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