“Hence, let us place there, carved high, as close to heaven as we can, the words of our leaders, their faces, to show posterity what manner of men they were. Then breathe a prayer that these records will endure until the wind and rain alone shall wear them away.”
Quote by Gutzon Borglum
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Gutzon Borglum
Gutzon Borglum was an American sculptor renowned for his work on the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, carving the faces of four U.S. presidents. His unique style had a profound impact on American sculpture in the 20th century. more
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