There is far more to Mount Rushmore than four granite heads on a hill. The giant heads are most impressive, portraying pivotal men in American history worthy of being studied and remembered. But there is a backstory—with some notable hidden gems—behind these prominent sculptures in the Black Hills of South Dakota that not all Americans are aware…
There’s a ‘Secret’ Tunnel and Vault Hidden Behind Lincoln’s Head on Rushmore—And Here’s What’s Inside
Millions Continue Flocking to Mount Rushmore In Spite of Cancel Culture
KEYSTONE, South Dakota—A soft wind blew across the Grand View Terrace of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and a shiver ran up my spine. For millions of Americans visiting for the first time, like me, this is hallowed ground—liberty and sacrifice carved into the timeless mountain. “It gives you a tingle,” said Doug Alford of Texas,…
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Can’t Go Wrong’ With US Founding Documents as Guide: Gov. Kristi Noem
July 5, 2022
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says that her respect and adherence to the Founding Father’s vision for America, outlined in its guiding documents, has been a strong thread running throughout her early life as well as in her roll now as state governor. Growing up on a farm helped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem truly appreciate…
Noem Wants to Bring Back the July 4 Fireworks to Mount Rushmore
The skies of Mount Rushmore will not be filled with colorful fireworks this year, but South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has not given up hope for next year. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) has denied the governor’s request for the past two years. But Noem said, “we will not be deterred.” “As Americans all…
Mount Rushmore: The Story Behind How This Iconic Monument Came into Being
June 27, 2022
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A plane buzzed over the Black Hills of South Dakota in the summer of 1927. It swooped and dove through the air, entertaining President Calvin Coolidge and his family below. The pilot dropped a wreath of flowers to this little crowd and sped away. The Coolidges had chosen the large Game Lodge in Custer State…
South Dakota Gov. Accuses Biden of Hypocrisy Over Mount Rushmore Fireworks Display Controversy
South Dakota’s Republican Gov. Kristi Noem accused the Biden administration of a double standard by rejecting her state’s bid to hold a Fourth of July fireworks display at Mouth Rushmore while encouraging other states to stage July 4 events and itself planning a fireworks show in Washington. Noem took to Twitter on Tuesday to direct…
Judge Rules Against Noem, Won’t Allow Fireworks at Mount Rushmore
A federal judge this week decided not to grant South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem a preliminary injunction that would see fireworks allowed at Mount Rushmore for July 4. U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange, an Obama appointee, ruled that Noem’s lawsuit is unlikely to succeed and that the Biden administration’s rejection of a requested permit was…
17 GOP Attorneys General Back South Dakota’s Lawsuit Over Mount Rushmore July 4 Fireworks Cancellation
Seventeen Republican attorneys general have filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit brought by South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem against the Biden administration over its decision to deny a request to hold a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in July to celebrate Independence Day. The Biden administration canceled the fireworks display…
Biden Administration Denies Request to Hold July 4 Fireworks at Mount Rushmore
President Joe Biden’s administration has rejected an attempt to hold fireworks at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in July to celebrate Independence Day. Herbert Frost, a regional director for the National Park Service, cited the COVID-19 pandemic in making his decision. “As the nation continues to respond to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, planning an event of…
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