I am doing a report on Mount Rushmore, and can’t find out why it was created. Please include a source!

Google is your friend.
Look into who carved the thing and why it was so important to him. Makes for interesting reading.
Anyone who answers this for you could be lying or is enabling you to fail. You have to do it yourself to learn.

And don’t forget Cary Grant…

on top of the heads?
pictures and links would be much appreciated.

1. I believe that guy was making a sexual reference to your backside.
2. Climb it or be like National Treasure 2(Go inside, find some treasure, do some other stuff, and come out.)
3. Fly over in a plane a parachute out
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Actually, Im not sure how you can legally get there, but you can walk on the Presidential Trail to get a very nice view(I did my research)

Since this is as historic a presidential election as ever, do you think Obama will have his face inscribed on Mount Rushmore right next to Lincoln?

No. The President can’t pass a constitutional Amendment. I suggest you read the Constitution and find out how an amendment becomes part of the Constitution.

please tell me why you choose the president?
Sorry, you can't choose Barack Obama because he is only in office for a few month and no need to replace those president on the mount just consider that we need to add another president on the mount.

JFK the only president to not lie to the people once.

Remember only four individuals can be included. Who are the four you would choose?

I would have to say these four were the Greatest Giants of All-Time.

1. Lawrence Taylor, LB (1981-1993 - Greatest Outside LB Ever?)
2. Sam Huff, LB (1956-1963 - This Guy was unbelievable)
3. Mel Hein, C (1931-1945 - May be best Center Ever)
4. Frank Gifford (1952-60, 62-64 - He could do it all, great runner and receiver)

The Giants have so many great players in their history, but these would be my top four.

I'm looking for ideas for party favors, decorating, and treats.

Maybe you could hold the party inside a giant nose.

Based on the kind of rock its made of (Igneous) because of Granite, how is this evidence of crustal movement?

Igneous rock comes from beneath the Earth's surface, carried upwards as magma erupting through the crust. When the crust breaks apart (because of tectonic plates), magma comes out, cools, and forms igneous rocks. This is evidence for crustal movement because, of course, the crust moves and magma comes out to form igneous rocks. Is this what you are looking for?

We have a 6, 4 and 2 year old and instead of taking the usual family camping trip to the lake, we want to go somewhere else. We are thinking of driving to Mt. Rushmore. Just wondering if this is a good idea for a family with those age kids? Will they like it? Are there other things for them to do? If so, please suggest some fun activities for the whole family in that area.

It is fantastic…and lots of things to do nearby. If at all possible, do try to go to an evening viewing at Mt. Rushmore as well as the daytime. The evening program is fantastic. Evans Plunge is a GREAT place for kids, about an hour away. Custer state park has lots of wildlife to see. there is a nice water park in one of the nearby towns. Go on the PIGTAIL roads…and bridges…there are donkeys that wander those roads…love people and will eat out of your hand, or pocket…or just plain eat your pocket! Be sure to have a bag of carrots or apples in the car. See sites below. Just saw whar "ANNE "said. don't know how long ago that was, or what other things there were nearby to do bck then, but my kids and grandkids love it and wanted to return. It was actually totally "remeodled"…not the mountain…but the visitor center and ampitheater and educational buildings around it just a few years ago and is very attractive now. The whole complex is huge. Your kids are young and will not understand the meaning of the mountain, but there are plenty of kid friendly activities in the nearby areas to go to. They will have a short attention span…but they will LOVE Evans Plunge.

We are planning a vacation to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore and would like to bring our two dogs with us. Are dogs allowed in these areas and what hotels permit dogs are recommended?

The actual viewing area for Mt. Rushmore is just an open area. I've been there and we saw lots of dogs on leashes.

We didnt bring a dog with us though so I cant help with the hotel problem. But I know through my travels that all Motel 6s allow dogs.

We are going to stay one night near Mt. Rushmore next week. What is the closest place to stay in a hotel (no camping-we have a newborn baby). We do not want to have to drive far from the hotel to the park because we are only going to have a few hours there.
Also - any info on cool things to see or do at the park - just info from personal experiences - I can read everything else online.

The only town close-as you see on your map is Keystone.
And not a big one at that. Really check Motel-6,Super8, AAA books. Make a reservation soon.

The entire Blackhills area is very busy this time of year.
The monument is by itself. Other than Keystone,nothing close too it.

Lived not far from there for a few years, visited at least once a year. Quite spectacular anytime. Even more so at night when the lights are on.