Mount Rushmore Work Concludes With Death Of Artist, Son Inspects Work

The transcript discusses the creation and significance of Mount Rushmore, highlighting the work of sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln. Despite Borglum's death, the monument stands as a tribute to four great American presidents and democracy. The project began in 1927 and remains an unfinished masterpiece, symbolizing the enduring spirit of the nation.

Who is referred to as the 'stone face' in the context of Mount Rushmore?

• James Madison

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

What event led to the abandonment of the Mount Rushmore project?

• Lack of funding

• Natural disaster

• Completion of the project

• Death of the sculptor

Which two presidents were the last to be modeled for Mount Rushmore?

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington

• James Madison and Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln

Where is Mount Rushmore located?

• Sierra Nevada

• Badlands of South Dakota

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

What does Mount Rushmore symbolize?

• A tribute to American democracy

• A memorial for sculptors

• A representation of modern art

• A symbol of natural beauty