RUSHMORE, Part 1 - Under God the People Rule

About this episode

This episode explores the history and significance of Mt. Rushmore and its connection to South Dakota.

The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota. Audio Clips Used (Theme): “President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc ) “Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g ) “Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s ) “Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s ) “Mount Rushmore Interview 1” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s ) “Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s ) Theme Music: “Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request. Episode Music (License available upon request): “Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin. “Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts. “A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments. “High Above” and…

People in this episode

Host: Matt Anderson

Topics covered

• Mount Rushmore
• South Dakota
• American history
• presidential history
• cultural significance
• art and sculpture

Keywords

• Mt. Rushmore
• South Dakota
• Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Donald Trump
• American history
• sculpture
• Gutzon Borglum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mount Rushmore, TAYME, Lost Ghosts, Moments

Books & works: Anchor Crawl, Every Life Matters, Darkest Space, A Kind Word, Echoes of Solitude, Stroll the Westbury, High Above, Wilderness, LightHeart

Places: South Dakota

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