From NPS brochure, “Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because from his perspective, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States” “Gutzon Borglum chose Lincoln to represent the preservation of the United States.” Borglum chose Roosevelt to represent the development of the United States.” “Gutzon Borglum chose Jefferson to represent the growth of the United States.” “Borglum chose Washington to be the most prominent figure on the mountain and represent the birth of the United States.”
From NPS brochure, “Gutzon Borglum selected these four presidents because from his perspective, they represented the most important events in the history of the United States” “Gutzon Borglum chose Lincoln to represent the preservation of the United States.” Borglum chose Roosevelt to represent the development of the United States.” “Gutzon Borglum chose Jefferson to represent the growth of the United States.” “Borglum chose Washington to be the most prominent figure on the mountain and represent the birth of the United States.”