MOUNT RUSHMORE

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 The Presidents’ Hidden Room
• Mount Rushmore is not just about giant carved faces; it has a hidden chamber behind
Abraham Lincoln's head!
• In 1938, workers created the "Hall of Records," intended to house the story of the monument's
creation and important U.S. documents.
• Due to funding and time constraints, the hall was never fully realized, but it's still a fascinating
part of Mount Rushmore's history.
 COME BACK BLACK HILLS!
•One of the most memorable ones happened in 1970 when a group
of Native American activists occupied the monument for over a
week, demanding the return of the Black Hills.
AFTER

This unique event brought attention to the ongoing struggles

of Native American tribes and added a remarkable chapter to
Mount Rushmore's history.
BEFORE
The Presidential Wager

• In 1927, South Dakota historian Doane Robinson invited

renowned sculptor Gutzon Borglum to create a sculpture
to attract tourists to the state.

• They made a bet on which four presidents should be carved.

Borglum won, and his choices - Washington, Jefferson,
Roosevelt, and Lincoln - became iconic figures on Mount
Rushmore.

• This friendly wager led to one of the most recognizable

and fun landmarks in the United States.
THANK YOU!
SHAMBHAVI

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