Management
Mission of the National Park Service at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Purpose The purpose of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is to: Provide the opportunity for a contemplative visitor experience as related to the sculpture and its setting. Designations National Memorial - October 1, 1925 |
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Did You Know?
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Over 90% of Mount Rushmore was carved using dynamite. Dynamite blasts removedĀ approximately 450,000 tons of rock from the mountain.