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| I rarely post pictures of us in Friday's photos, but pictures of Mt Rushmore are so iconic but almost always close up. To envision the enormity of these sculptures by Gutzon Borglum, perhaps a far away view is better. Why did Borglum choose these preidents? George Washington symbolizes the struggle for independence and the birth of the Republic. Thomas Jefferson symbolizes territorial expansion. Abraham Lincoln symbolizes the permanent union of the states and equality for all citizens. Teddy Roosevelt symbolizes the 20th century, the role of the United States in world affairs and the right of the common man. |
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| Here is the way we usually see them. Magnificent Powerful Awe-inspiring |
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