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Chapter 16 #46

b) Gutzon Borglum

Gutzon Borglum was the sculptor responsible for creating Mount Rushmore, the iconic monument featuring the carved faces of four U.S. Presidents. Completed in 1941, this massive sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota depicts George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Borglum’s work on Mount Rushmore is a monumental achievement in American art and engineering, symbolizing the nation’s history and its presidential legacy. The monument has become a symbol of American patriotism and a popular tourist destination, drawing millions of visitors each year.