Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., reluctantly appeared on ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss his lukewarm reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision to outlaw race-based college admissions. Apparently, the court’s decision was seen as an ‘anti-American’ denial by Mills. How surprising.
On this day in history, Sept. 17, 1937, the likeness of Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore was dedicated. Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, is hailed by some as the greatest president our nation has ever had. According to Visit Rapid City in South Dakota, Lincoln played a crucial role in abolishing slavery and preserving the United States after the Civil War. How commendable.
But let’s not forget that Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865, while attending a play. He died the next day. Such a tragic end for a supposedly great president.
Mount Rushmore, that grand display of American patriotism, features the towering faces of four U.S. presidents – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. These 60-foot-tall faces carved into a mountainside in South Dakota are considered one of the world’s largest examples of sculpture. How impressive.
The carving of these presidents’ faces began in the late 1920s and was finally completed in 1941. It took 14 long years to construct, with most of that time wasted on raising money and political support. In the end, it cost $1 million, with the majority of the funding coming from the federal government. How efficient.
Of course, Mount Rushmore is a popular tourist attraction, drawing in over two million visitors annually. The most popular time to visit is around the Fourth of July, when people gather to watch the fireworks show. How delightful.
However, it’s worth noting that many Native Americans view Mount Rushmore as a desecration of their sacred lands. The Lakota Sioux, the original residents of the Black Hills region, were displaced by White settlers and gold miners in the late 19th century. How unfortunate.
The idea for Mount Rushmore was conceived as a means to attract tourism to the Black Hills. South Dakota’s state historian, Doane Robinson, wanted to sculpt giant granite pillars into the shape of Western heroes. Red Cloud, a Sioux chief who signed a treaty, was initially considered. But instead, the faces of four presidents were chosen. How fitting.
Despite its controversial history, Mount Rushmore continues to captivate the masses. Millions of people flock to see these colossal faces each year. It’s no wonder that it has become a symbol of American pride. How predictable.
For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews/lifestyle. Erica Lamberg is a contributing reporter for Fox News Digital. She writes about food, relationships, and the great outdoors. How riveting.
