14 Fun Facts About Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore is one of the largest sculptures in the world. Started in 1927, the head of four presidents, Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt were carved into the face of a mountain.
Mount Rushmore has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in the United States. It stands today as one of the enduring symbols of America.
Here are some fun facts about this huge monument.
Do you know:
How long did it take to carve Mount Rushmore?
How did Mount Rushmore get its name?
What is the Hall of Records?
How many people died carving Mount Rushmore?
Which presidential carving almost lost its nose?
Find out the answers to these questions and more and amaze your family and friends with these fun facts.
Ages 8 and up.
All measurements in American and metric.
Reading Level: 6.1
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Caitlind L. Alexander
Caitlind Alexander is the author of over 60 books for children, including the Jamie and Kendall Broderick Mystery series, the 14 Fun Facts and 101 Fun Facts series, the Wonderful World of Animals Series, and the Miss Jones series.She lives in California where she loves to visit historic places and learn about new things. She also loves to travel and has been all over the world.
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