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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(59,835 posts) Fri Aug 11, 2023, 02:51 PM Aug 2023

On August 10, 1927, President Coolidge dedicated the site of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota.

Nice cowboy boots, Mr. President

Tue Aug 11, 2020: August 10, 1927: President Coolidge dedicates site of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

President Coolidge dedicates site of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota, today 1927, says Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln, T.R. earned their places on monument by “following the truth”:

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Coolidge on visit to Rapid City, South Dakota, 1927: #AP

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On August 10, 1927, President Coolidge dedicated the site of Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2023 OP

I hate it. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #1

It's better than Stone Mountain! nt Shermann Aug 2023 #2

Yes. CrispyQ Aug 2023 #3

When I originally saw it I was blown away Shermann Aug 2023 #4

CrispyQ

(37,616 posts)

1. I hate it.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 03:05 PM

Aug 2023

I visited it as a kid & didn't like it then. As an adult I hate it even more.

Shermann

(8,281 posts)

2. It's better than Stone Mountain! nt

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 03:27 PM

Aug 2023

CrispyQ

(37,616 posts)

3. Yes.

Reply to Shermann (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 03:47 PM

Aug 2023

I never thought to google how many similar sites there are. Or if there are organizations working to remove them or what might replace them.

Shermann

(8,281 posts)

4. When I originally saw it I was blown away

Reply to CrispyQ (Reply #3)

Fri Aug 11, 2023, 04:39 PM

Aug 2023

But my views on it have evolved over time, and now I see it for what it is. Sandblast it off I say!

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