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Who was the sculptor selected to design and create the sculptures at Mount Rushmore?
Who was the sculptor selected to design and create the sculptures at Mount Rushmore?
- Gutzon Borglum (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
- Theodore Roosevelt
Which president's face was completed first at Mount Rushmore?
Which president's face was completed first at Mount Rushmore?
- Theodore Roosevelt
- George Washington (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson
- Abraham Lincoln
Who took over the Mount Rushmore project after Gutzon Borglum's death?
Who took over the Mount Rushmore project after Gutzon Borglum's death?
- Lincoln Borglum (correct)
- Thomas Jefferson
- Theodore Roosevelt
- George Washington
What was the original plan for how much of the presidents was to be featured in the Mount Rushmore sculptures?
What was the original plan for how much of the presidents was to be featured in the Mount Rushmore sculptures?
Which president was planned to be on George Washington's right but had to be moved to his left due to carving issues?
Which president was planned to be on George Washington's right but had to be moved to his left due to carving issues?
In what year did the Mount Rushmore project run out of money, leading to its halt?
In what year did the Mount Rushmore project run out of money, leading to its halt?
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Mount Rushmore Sculptor
Mount Rushmore Sculptor
Gutzon Borglum was chosen to design and create the Mount Rushmore sculptures.
First Face on Rushmore
First Face on Rushmore
George Washington's face was the first to be completed on Mount Rushmore.
Rushmore Project Successor
Rushmore Project Successor
Lincoln Borglum took over the Mount Rushmore project after his father, Gutzon Borglum, passed away.
Original Sculpture Extent
Original Sculpture Extent
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Jefferson's Side Switch
Jefferson's Side Switch
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Rushmore Funding End
Rushmore Funding End
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