A fifth face? Adding another historical figure to SD's Mount Rushmore has been a popular talking

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A fifth face? Adding another historical figure to SD's Mount Rushmore has been a popular talking point for decades.


The National Park Service says no, there is no secure surface on the mountain. While a large expanse to the right of George Washington seems a likely spot for at least one more president, NPS officials point out that sculptor Gutzon Borglum intended to place Thomas Jefferson there.

But it turned out the area was not stable, so Jefferson was relocated and crunched between Washington and Theodore Roosevelt. The rock next to Washington is simply not available.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Chief of Interpretation and Education Maureen McGee-Ballinger said it is a frequent question.

“From time to time individuals, groups or organizations make proposals to add the busts of other individuals to Mount Rushmore National Memorial,” McGee-Ballinger said. “Additions are not possible for two reasons.

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But it turned out the area was not stable, so Jefferson was relocated and crunched between Washington and Theodore Roosevelt.

Ding, ding, ding! For the idiots who believe that Trump should be added to Mt. Rushmore, it looks like we found the perfect spot.

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