The creation of Mount Rushmore is a story of struggle — and to some, desecration. The Black Hills are sacred to the Lakota Sioux, the original occupants of the area when white settlers arrived.

He decides on Mount Rushmore as the best site. Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt are to be included in the sculptural program. October 1: Rushmore is dedicated. June 6: The Mount Rushmore ...

With the majestic figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln staring out from an imposing cliff face, Mount Rushmore brings American history to life.

Why do some mountains (not just Mount Rushmore) look like people's faces? Are mountains really just big sleeping giants? What ...

On Oct. 4, 1927, construction on Mount Rushmore began in the Black Hills National Forest of South Dakota. Over the course of 12 years, the faces of former presidents George Washington, Thomas ...

Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota. David Zalubowski/AP Photos Share Mount Trumpmore? Hmmmm. Sneed could swear she hears the faint sound of chiseling in the wake of President-elect Donald ...

US President Donald Trump has railed against the "cancel culture" of those who toppled monuments during recent anti-racism protests, in a speech to mark 4 July at Mount Rushmore. He condemned ...

The greater Mount Rushmore area is becoming a family fun center, with tons of attractions for families. Here are some of the ...

Native American groups are planning to protest against President Donald Trump's visit to Mount Rushmore at the start of the Independence Day weekend. Activists have long taken issue with the South ...