MOUNT RUSHMORE

This edition of Contest Icons looks into Mount Rushmore's connections to feminism, the environment, white nationalism, and its global understandings.

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ARE WE LOVING OUR NATIONAL MONUMENT TO DEATH?

May 11, 2020

Tori Holvey delves into the lurking environmental dangers at Mount Rushmore. A growing population of pine beetles, perchlorate in groundwater, and heightened chances of forest fires threatens the monument's future.

FEMINISM ON THE MOUNT

May 11, 2020

Josie Pucel researches the ties of feminism with the presidents depicted on Mount Rushmore.

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WHITE NATIONALISM AND MOUNT RUSHMORE

May 11, 2020

Patrick Keck investigates the backstory of Gutzon Borglum, his work as a sculptor, and his white supremacy leanings.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES OF MOUNT RUSHMORE

May 11, 2020

Mac Altounian looks into how the international community understands Mount Rushmore and how it shapes its view of the United States.