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Mount Rushmore is a monumental sculpture located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, featuring the carved faces of four U.S. presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. 
The project was initiated in 1927 and completed in 1941, taking 14 years to finish 
. The sculpture was created by artist Gutzon Borglum, who envisioned it as a way to promote tourism and celebrate American democracy 
. Each face is about 60 feet (18 meters) tall, making them easily recognizable from a distance 
. The granite rock from which the monument was carved is known for its durability, ensuring the faces will last for generations 
. Mount Rushmore attracts over 3 million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States 
. The site also features a visitor center and various walking trails, providing educational insights into the history and significance of the monument 
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The project was initiated in 1927 and completed in 1941, taking 14 years to finish . The sculpture was created by artist Gutzon Borglum, who envisioned it as a way to promote tourism and celebrate American democracy . Each face is about 60 feet (18 meters) tall, making them easily recognizable from a distance . The granite rock from which the monument was carved is known for its durability, ensuring the faces will last for generations . Mount Rushmore attracts over 3 million visitors each year, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States . The site also features a visitor center and various walking trails, providing educational insights into the history and significance of the monument .