2007-02-02 05:13:17 · 10 answers · asked by kimberly j 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
They draw straws and who ever wins has to eat cheeese.
2007-02-02 05:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The presidents were selected on the basis of what each symbolized. George Washington represents the struggle for independence, Thomas Jefferson the idea of government by the people. Abraham Lincoln for his ideas on equality and the permanent union of the states, and Theodore Roosevelt for the 20th century role of the United States in world affairs. The carving of Mt. Rushmore actually began on August 10, 1927, and spanned a length of 14 years. Only about six and a half years were spent actually carving the mountain, with the rest of the time being spent on weather delays and Borglum's greatest enemy - the lack of funding. The total cost of the project was $900,000. Work continued on the project until the death of Gutzon Borglum in 1941. No carving has been done on the mountain since that time and none is planned in the future.
I found this piece very interesting. Having taught Social Studies to middle school students, this was a project they had to research - the different monuments belonging to our country and their history.
2007-02-02 05:27:29 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mount Rushmore is a memorial that symbolizes America, and Americans should never lose sight of their cultural beginnings." -Gerard Baker, Superintendent.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is host to almost three million visitors a year from across the country and around the world. They come to marvel at the majestic beauty of the Black Hills and to learn about the ideals of democracy and freedom represented by the granite portraits of Washington, Jefferson, T. Roosevelt, and Lincoln. Over the decades, Mount Rushmore has grown in fame as a symbol of America-a symbol of freedom and democracy and a hope for people from all cultures and backgrounds.
All the cultures that make up the fabric of this country are represented by the memorial and surrounding Black Hills. One of the most important gifts we can give our visitors at Mount Rushmore National Memorial is an understanding and love for our nation's history and cultures and an appreciation of the importance of caring for that legacy.
2007-02-02 06:17:19 · answer #3 · answered by markbigmanabell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ostensibly because of the impact they had, not only in the forming of America, but on the world at large. The Marquis De Lafayette kept a framed copy of The Declaration of Independence in his home in France after the Revolutionary War. Next to it was a blank page of equal size. He was waiting for the day when France would have something like it. Little did he know ' Declaration of the Rights of Man and The Citizen ' was well on it's way to becoming a reality. This is why those faces are up there. The impact at a propitious time in history each one had at the time he was on earth. It's world recognized as well. This was the last stage in world history where man sought to create an incubator of freedom and self determination.
2007-02-02 05:19:36 · answer #4 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These presidents were selected by Borglum (the sculptor) because of their role in preserving the Republic and expanding its territory.
President Coolidge insisted that along with Washington, two Republicans and one Democrat be portrayed.
2007-02-02 05:25:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personal preference of the sculptor.
2007-02-02 05:16:12 · answer #6 · answered by Sophist 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a personal problem to me
2007-02-02 05:15:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They had to be willing to stand still while the mountain carvers finished their sculpting.
2007-02-02 05:15:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
By the designer. I don't think it was a goverment project. I could be wrong thou.
2007-02-02 05:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
whoever had the most slaves
2007-02-02 05:15:52 · answer #10 · answered by r6xtc 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋