The 60-foot high faces of four American presidents, carved into the granite face of the Mount Rushmore, are the product of 16 years of relentless work of American-Danish sculptor Gutzon Borglum and his son. Gutzon died before he could complete his life work, and his son continued working until he finished the heads in 1939.

Amazingly, the sculpture was completed with only the most basic tools. The monument is now part of the Memorial Park, which is one of the most visited places on earth. Mount Rushmore is located approximately five hours from Sioux Falls.

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