Description:

The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by examining the early challenges of the project, including location, opposition, and financing.

Source Material: 

“The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith, Abbeville Press: Reissue Edition, c. 1994. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1558596658/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1)

Clips Used (Theme):

“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore -SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc)

“Trump in South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Will Never Come Down” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PU-GvozCC2g)

“Journey Discussions: The Mount Rushmore Vision” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PRlGbE_kWk&t=443s)

“Episode 73 - Gutzon Borglum, The One Man War” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzZkYActJxQ&t=79s)

“Mount Rushmore Interview 1” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZtSa-BOPuQ&t=2s)

“Mount Rushmore - Documentary Films” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUo0GlWqhaw&t=3187s)

Theme Music:

“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.

Other Music:

“Just A Lil’ Treat,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo

“Conundrum,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin

“Making Preparations,” written Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

“Atmosphere,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

“Rhythm Odyssey,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Dr. Delight

“Waterdrop,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by GEMM

“Video Store,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA

“Ride or Die Trying,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano