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This episode discusses the challenges faced during the construction of Mount Rushmore, focusing on both practical and financial aspects.

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world’s largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction. Source Material: “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 ) 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…

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