Lesson 4D:  Compiling Information
Name: Martz, Stephanie	
Topic:  Mount Rushmore National Memorial

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index.html – There is one piece of history that is very near and dear to my heart and that is Mount Rushmore National Memorial. This memorial is located in Keystone, South Dakota. If you haven't visited this place you still probably have an idea as to what it is. This National Memorial is better known as th mountain with carvings of the four presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln. It is a beautiful piece of history and located in an even more beautiful place. When you visit this memorial you are also visiting the Black Hills which is very scenic and home to many animals and plants. You will get a lot of history, fun, and nature when visiting this historic place.

When I say that this place is near and dear to my heart I say this because of all the memories it has given me as a child.  When I think back to being 6 or 7 I remember all of the trips my family took to South Dakota. I remember feeding the prairie dogs, climbing through the black hills, and gawking at the memorial. Being 18 yrs old and looking back at these memories, I realize now the beautiful history that I didn't see as a child. I am still so thankful that I did get to visit it as a child though because of these fond memories that I have. Mount Rushmore is definitely something to not pass up if you do get the chance to visit. It will leave you appreciating this great country.

	
history.htmlstory.html -  Doane Robinson first came up with the grand idea to create this history but Creating Mount Rushmore National Park was not an easy task, and I don't just mean the carving part. The bill to create this park had to go through many important people to get passed. This bill even got rejected twice before it was finally signed by the Governor of South Dakota, Governor Gunderson on March 5th, 1925. After this challenge was overcome a new challenge came with the funding of it. Gutzon Borglum, the carver, assured the people of South Dakota that they would not have to pay a cent so he had to go to other means to get the money for this memorial. He then decided to dedicate the mountain to President Coolidge and had a big event for him. Well this event went over very well because while giving a speech, President  Coolidge promised to fund the building of Mount Rushmore. Over time the creator Robinson lost touch with the project and was soon taken off the list of names to serve on the commission. Due to Borglum's and many other citizens hard work Mount Rushmore was declared a completed project on October 31, 1941.

One of the many reasons why Mount Rushmore does have so much history in it is because of the reasons why these four presidents were chosen. One of the most prominent presidents craved is George Washington. He was the very first president of the United States. He also lead the colonists in the American Revolutionary War to independence from Britain. You could say that Washington fathered our great nation entirely. The next president on the monument is Thomas Jefferson our 3rd president. He was the author of the Declaration of Independence and also did the Louisiana purchase which doubled the size of America. Theodore Roosevelt the 26th president elected and was known as a president of the people. He was a great asset to the economic decline in our nation at that time and tended to the needs of the common working man. The last president to be carved was Abraham Lincoln. He was our 16th president and kept our national afloat during the civil war and abolished slavery. Thinking about all of this great history and the impact that these 4 faces had on our nation really opens your eyes to the great country we live in and how lucky we are. 

	
todo.html – There are many things to do when visiting Mount Rushmore. If you have about 2 hours you can walk the President Trail which helps you get close to the presidents face and even lets you immerse yourself in the nature around the memorial. Another activity that you can do is visit the Lincoln Borglum Visitor Center which includes exhibits, videos, and the history of the carving. One more thing that you can do if you have a little more time is to go on a ranger walk which will give you the full experience of Mount Rushmore by walking talking you through many parts of the memorial and nature. I promise that you will  leave this beautiful place of history pleased and educated.