Abraham LINCOLN
1937 - September 17 – Abraham Lincoln is dedicated at Mount Rushmore
On September 17, 1937, Mount Rushmore National Memorial saw a significant event with the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln sculpture. This monumental occasion marked the completion of the Lincoln sculpture, one of the four iconic presidential faces carved into the granite face of the Black Hills in South Dakota. The dedication ceremony was a momentous affair, attended by dignitaries, politicians, and thousands of spectators who gathered to witness the unveiling and celebrate the addition of Lincoln's likeness alongside those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Theodore Roosevelt.
The Lincoln sculpture, masterfully crafted by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his team, aimed to honor the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, renowned for his leadership during the American Civil War and his efforts in abolishing slavery. The dedication underscored Mount Rushmore's significance not only as a feat of engineering and artistry but also as a symbol of American ideals and national pride.
September 17, 1937
Portrait and Biographical Record of Dubuque, Jones and Clayton Counties, Iowa, Chapman Pub Co, 1894
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