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Monument Men: The Road to Rushmore
Season 1 Episode 6 - The Making of Mount Rushmore
The planning and construction of Mount Rushmore took nearly two decades. In this episode, meet the minds and sculptors behind one of America’s most iconic landmarks.
Subtitles:English
Directed by:Ron Meyer
Season 1
S01:E01 - George Washington
A leader of the American Revolution and the first President of the United States, George Washington became a symbol of democracy and an ideal candidate for honoring on Mount Rushmore.
S01:E02 - Thomas Jefferson
The author of the Declaration of Independence, a strong voice for the defense of liberty, and the architect behind the largest territorial expansion in United States history, this episode examines Thomas Jefferson’s rightful place on Mount Rushmore.
S01:E03 - Abraham Lincoln
A champion of the American Union in its darkest hour, Abraham Lincoln’s unbreakable faith in the United States and his role in ending slavery earn him a place on Mount Rushmore.
S01:E04 - Theodore Roosevelt
A popular President whose respect for natural beauty was unequaled, and whose foreign policy brought several new territories under US control, Theodore Roosevelt takes the final space on Mount Rushmore
S01:E05 - Crazy Horse Memorial
The construction of Mount Rushmore was looked upon unfavorably by the Sioux Indians, who were promised the Black Hills in a treaty later broken by the United States. In order to honor the legacy of the Sioux Nation, an even larger monument of Crazy Horse is currently under construction.
S01:E06 - The Making of Mount Rushmore
The planning and construction of Mount Rushmore took nearly two decades. In this episode, meet the minds and sculptors behind one of America’s most iconic landmarks.
S01:E07 - Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Surrounding Mount Rushmore is a beautiful national park. Explore the landscape, the caves, and the vantages of Mount Rushmore National Memorial!
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