The monument is built on land sacred to the Lakota Sioux, known as the "Six Grandfathers" (
An unfinished chamber behind the presidents' heads intended to house documents like the Declaration of Independence. 📅 Visiting Information subtitle Rushmore
Managed by the National Park Service as part of the National Park System. The monument is built on land sacred to
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Native American groups view the carving as a desecration of stolen land and a symbol of oppression.
Major fireworks displays often take place around Independence Day, including significant celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.