Podcasts about Gutzon Borglum

Le mont Rushmore, situé dans l'État du Dakota du Sud aux États-Unis, est l'un des monuments les plus emblématiques du pays. Cette sculpture monumentale représente les visages de quatre présidents américains : George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt et Abraham Lincoln, symbolisant chacun des aspects clés de l'histoire et des valeurs des États-Unis. Les présidents représentés 1. George Washington (1732-1799) : Premier président des États-Unis et père fondateur du pays, il représente la naissance de la nation et incarne les idéaux de liberté et d'indépendance. 2. Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) : Troisième président et principal auteur de la Déclaration d'Indépendance, il symbolise l'expansion du pays, notamment à travers l'achat de la Louisiane qui a doublé le territoire américain en 1803. 3. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) : Vingt-sixième président, il représente le développement et la modernisation des États-Unis, notamment par ses réformes économiques et son implication dans la construction du canal de Panama. 4. Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) : Seizième président, il incarne l'unité et la préservation du pays, ayant dirigé les États-Unis pendant la guerre de Sécession et aboli l'esclavage avec la proclamation d'émancipation. L'histoire de la sculpture Le projet du mont Rushmore a été initié en 1927, à l'instigation de l'historien local Doane Robinson, qui voulait attirer les touristes dans la région des Black Hills. Il a fait appel au sculpteur Gutzon Borglum, célèbre pour ses travaux monumentaux, afin de créer une œuvre qui célébrerait les grandes figures de l'histoire américaine. Borglum a choisi le mont Rushmore pour sa composition granitique résistante à l'érosion et sa visibilité. La sculpture a été réalisée grâce à des techniques de dynamitage et de sculpture de précision. Plus de 400 ouvriers ont travaillé sur le site, souvent dans des conditions difficiles. Le projet a été financé en partie par le gouvernement fédéral et s'est poursuivi pendant 14 ans, malgré des interruptions liées à la Grande Dépression et aux contraintes budgétaires. La sculpture a été officiellement achevée en 1941, après la mort de Borglum, et son fils Lincoln Borglum a supervisé les derniers travaux. Héritage et controverses Le mont Rushmore est aujourd'hui un symbole patriotique puissant, attirant des millions de visiteurs chaque année. Toutefois, il est également au cœur de controverses, car il est situé sur des terres sacrées pour les peuples amérindiens Lakota, qui contestent l'appropriation de leur territoire par les autorités américaines. En somme, le mont Rushmore incarne à la fois la grandeur de l'histoire américaine et les tensions culturelles liées à son passé. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Description:This bonus episode of “Rushmore” details Matt's personal journey with Mt. Rushmore and putting this podcast series together.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:“Frum Clown,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore concludes by detailing the sudden end of construction of the memorial, the death of Gutzon Borglum, and the lasting legacy of the monument.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)“The Mystery of Schubert's Unfinished Symphony,” Philip Huscher, (https://cso.org/experience/article/7349/the-mystery-of-schuberts-unfinished-symphony)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)Other Clips:“Schubert: Symphony No. 8 Unfinished | Iván Fischer & Budapest Festival Orchestra”(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tisvEpblig)“Reagan Remastered - Freedom is Never More than One Generation Away from Extinction - Ronald Reagan” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=844nfEYhepU)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Rhinestone,” written by Dean Palya and performed by PALA“Half Empty,” “Keeper Of Keys,” “Dewflower,” and “Affectionately Yours,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Cup Of Tea,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“The Sound Above Us,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Layers,” written and performed by Caleb Etheridge

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with Gutzon Borglum's personal battles with John Boland, a man he saw as his nemesis.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)“American Experience - John Boland,” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-boland/).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:“Inlet,” written and performed by Sam Barsh“Happy Place,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Material Gurl“Funk Flingin'” and “Steely-Eyed,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“Thoughts Are Free,” written by Matthew Wigton and and performed by Matt Wigton“Minuet Of The Celestial Court,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“Corners,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer

In the finale of our Mount Rushmore series, Mount Rushmore National Memorial gets finished. But the final product isn't quite what Gutzon Borglum envisioned. The presidents aren't sculpted down to their waists. There is no entablature. There is no true hall of records. There isn't a message, written in three languages, in the hope that it'll one day become Rosetta Stone 2: Electric Boogaloo. And yet? It's there! Despite the odds, four 60-foot tall faces of iconic American presidents are carved into a stolen, sacred mountain. Every year, millions of tourists make the trek to take a look. So… how do we feel about that? Welp, as Normie C likes to say, “two things can be true!” It's awful and awesome, beautiful and hideous, exciting and saddening. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: The book, “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith The documentary, “Mount Rushmore” “The Sordid History of Mount Rushmore,” by Matthew Shaer for Smithsonian Magazine “Biography: Gutzon Borglum,” PBS.org “The heartbreaking, controversial history of Mount Rushmore,” by Amy McKeever for National Geographic “Why Native Americans Have Protested Mount Rushmore,” by Jodi Rave for History.com “Are treaties perpetual? United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians,” by Reid Benson for teachingamericanhistory.org The video, “The dark history of Mount Rushmore,” for TedEd.com “BIOGRAPHY: Native Americans and Mount Rushmore,” PBS.org “United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians,” Encyclopedia of the Great Plains “Who speaks for Crazy Horse,” by Brooke Jarvis for The New Yorker Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with an exploration of one of its unsung heroes, Gutzon Borglum's son Lincoln, as well as the development of the Mt Rushmore baseball team.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)“American Experience: Lincoln Borglum” (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/rushmore-lincoln-borglum/)Rapid City Journal (various articles)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:“Cats And Dogs Living Together,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo.“Sanctuary,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille.“County Nights” and “Cedar Sun,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle.“Swampy Lands,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban.“The Cat's Pajamas,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty.“Scott's Planes,” written and performed by Sam Barsh.“Something Beautiful,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Alsever Lake.

There are so many reasons why Mount Rushmore National Monument *shouldn't* exist. Right from the start, there was opposition. Environmentalists called the proposed monument a desecration. Native Americans rightly asserted that the Black Hills — and specifically the Six Grandfathers Mountain (aka Mount Rushmore) — was their property. But that didn't stop Gutzon Borglum, or his circle of high-powered supporters. Together, they pushed forward. They even manipulated a president! Thanks to a mix of hubris, luck, and money, Mount Rushmore National Monument began to take shape. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: The book, “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith The documentary, “Mount Rushmore” “The Sordid History of Mount Rushmore,” by Matthew Shaer for Smithsonian Magazine “Biography: Gutzon Borglum,” PBS.org “The heartbreaking, controversial history of Mount Rushmore,” by Amy McKeever for National Geographic “Why Native Americans Have Protested Mount Rushmore,” by Jodi Rave for History.com “Are treaties perpetual? United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians,” by Reid Benson for teachingamericanhistory.org “The largest mass execution in US history,” Death Penalty Information Center The video, “The dark history of Mount Rushmore,” for TedEd.com “BIOGRAPHY: Native Americans and Mount Rushmore,” PBS.org “United States v. Sioux Nation of Indians,” Encyclopedia of the Great Plains Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the challenges of the Great Depression and the peril of finding usable rock to carve the head of Thomas Jefferson.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)Other Clips:“Happy Days are Here Again! (Ben Selvin and the Crooners, 1930)” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqsT4xnKZPg)“Gutzon Borglum speaks of Mt Rushmore” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnimFdxTItA)“President Franklin D. Roosevelt attends dedication of Jefferson sculpture at Mount Rushmore | SDPB” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqCm4SSgQvc&t=7s)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Locomotive Rag” and “Sweet Little Jean Marie,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast Of Characters“Gatsby's Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“Charlotte & Pemberley,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Winter Train Home,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Fatherland“Feather,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave“Evergreen Path,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle“This is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Stay Up High,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline“Dream Tides,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille

Before he set his sights on Mount Rushmore, sculptor Gutzon Borglum had a vision for a massive monument to the Confederacy. He figured that Stone Mountain, located just outside of Atlanta, would be the perfect spot for his magnum opus. The United Daughters of the Confederacy agreed. So did their BFFs, the KKK. For years, the project seemed to be going well. It ended in disaster. Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: The book, “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith The documentary, “Mount Rushmore” “The Sordid History of Mount Rushmore,” by Matthew Shaer for Smithsonian Magazine “The Carving of Stone Mountain,” PBS.org “Biography: Gutzon Borglum,” PBS.org “Stone Mountain: A Monumental Dilemma” by Debra McKinney for the SPLC “The heartbreaking, controversial history of Mount Rushmore,” by Amy McKeever for National Geographic The documentary, “Monument: The Untold Story of Stone Mountain,” from the Atlanta History Center Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

While many of us can easily picture Mount Rushmore in our heads, few of us know much about it beyond the heads. Even if you CAN name all four presidents featured (and only 30% of Americans can) the story of how and why this enormous feat of engineering - and total fuck-job on the Native Americans - came to pass.Guest, Christine Blackburn, is a comedian and story-teller located in LA, and the host of several wildly successful shows. Story Worthy is an epic podcast now in it's 14th seasonStory Smash is a live story-telling gameshow featuring an all-star celebrity panel of judges. My Life in Three Songs is her latest podcast where comedians, including Patton Oswald and Margaret Cho, sit down with her and discuss their lives through their favorite music.SILF's (Sources I'd Like to F*ck)VIDEO: Mount Rushmore & The Black Hills (YA/Tourism Video via Hoopla) PODCAST: American History Tellers (Podcast: Season 30, Episode 3) PODCAST: The Sculptor's Funeral. (Two parter: #73 and #74)Crazy Horse Memorial --- LILF's (Link's I'd Like to F*ck) See Dawn on THE HISTORY CHANNEL!Crazy Rich AncientsHistories Greatest Mysteries (multiple seasons)HILF is now on Patreon!Buy Me a Coffee---NEXT NEW EPISODE: Lemuria with Justin McHenry, Wednesday, Sept 4th, 2024---WANNA TALK? Find us on Instagram or email us hilfpodcast@gmail.comTheme song: Composed and performed by Kat Perkins.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by exploring Gutzon Borglum's grand plans for Mt. Rushmore beyond the four figures of the Presidents.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)Winchester Mystery House (https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/sarahs-story/)“Gutzon Borglum's Concept of the Hall of Records,” by Enid Thompson, c. June 1956. (http://npshistory.com/publications/moru/shs-hall-of-records.pdf)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:“Goosebumps,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin.“Vapor” and “Distance,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave.“Corner Trio,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings.“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.“Quiet Epiphany,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Lost Ghosts.

In this series, we're talking about something… pretty weird! It's the fact that, roughly 100 years ago, a handful of people thought it'd be a really good idea to carve four gigantic faces into the side of a mountain. But why did they do it? Whose idea was it?? And finally, they were so busy asking if they could… DID THEY EVEN THINK TO ASK IF THEY SHOULD??? In this episode, we take a look at the man who designed Mount Rushmore, Gutzon Borglum. We look at his childhood, his early career, his weird sibling rivalry, and we wrap up with the strange, true story of how he almost made Mount Rushmore: Confederate Edition! Remember, kids, history hoes always cite their sources! For this episode, Kristin pulled from: The book, “The Carving of Mount Rushmore,” by Rex Alan Smith The documentary, “Mount Rushmore” “The Sordid History of Mount Rushmore,” by Matthew Shaer for Smithsonian Magazine “The Carving of Stone Mountain,” PBS.org “Biography: Gutzon Borglum,” PBS.org “Biography: Mary Borglum” PBS.org “The heartbreaking, controversial history of Mount Rushmore,” by Amy McKeever for National Geographic Are you enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Then please leave us a 5-star rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts! Are you *really* enjoying An Old Timey Podcast? Well, calm down, history ho! You can get more of us on Patreon at patreon.com/oldtimeypodcast. At the $5 level, you'll get a monthly bonus episode (with video!), access to our 90's style chat room, plus the entire back catalog of bonus episodes from Kristin's previous podcast, Let's Go To Court.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by focusing on the men who are the true heroes of Mt Rushmore - the rough-and-tumble local inexperienced workers who learned their craft and made history.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:“Boo!” written by Matthew Wigton and performed Dresden, The Flamingo.“The Morning News,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Shimmer.“Pour It Slow,” written by Andrew Shaw and performed by Andy Shaw.“Our Web Of Lies,” written Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments.“Dork The Halls,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters.“Innovation,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar.“Soledad,” written by Dario Benedetti and performed by Dario Benedetti.“This Is Forever,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues by highlighting the practical challenges of building the world's largest sculpture on the side of the mountain, along with the financial challenges faced in the opening months of construction.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:“Elevator Music,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“I've Got A Whole Lotta Swing,” written by Spencer Hattendorf and performed by Thruline“Summersteen,” written by Sam Barsh and performed by Tony Sopiano“Spoken Word” and “Low Key,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Renderings“Entice,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Cast of Characters“New Jazz Waltz,” written by Jonathan Birkholz and performed by Jazz Lunch“Pura Vida,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by The Night Train

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of Calvin Coolidge, one of America's most underestimated Presidents and his key role in putting the wheels of construction into motion.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)Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation (https://coolidgefoundation.org)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)Other Clips:“Calvin Coolidge - Speech on Taxation and Government” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwZnExRb8zU&t=107s)“Calvin Coolidge Audio Recording” (https://www.c-span.org/video/?96805-47/calvin-coolidge-audio-recording)Theme Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Other Music:“Caffeinated Marimba” and “Night Music,” written by Joshua Carter and performed by JCar“Curiosity,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Magic,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Aim for Grace” and “As I Lay Me Down To Sleep,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“Unexpected Turn,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments“The Duke of New York,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Liberty“Gatsby's Saloon,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Dresden, The Flamingo“Time And Beyond Time,” written and performed by Markus Huber

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

The concept behind the Mount Rushmore National Memorial was conceived by a sculptor living in Connecticut, Gutzon Borglum. He and his son Lincoln selected the location for the monument, and Gutzon changed the original tourist attraction concept into a national monument featuring four presidents who he selected. The incredible story of how the memorial was actually created and the hurdles that had to be overcome is told by Sarah Beth Cox, who goes by Ranger Sarah Beth while on duty.

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with a look at the story's main protagonist, visionary, and sculptor: Gutzon Borglum.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:“Let the Games Begin” and “The Diary,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by CJ-O“Beat the System,” written by Cody Kurtz Martin and performed by Cody Martin“A Quiet Place,” written by Andrew Dean Piland and performed by Gold Coast“The State of Things,” written by Medhat Hanbali and performed by Adam Saban“Oceanlab,” written by Molly Cherryholmes and performed by Featherland“Quiet Courage,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by LNDO“Don't Lose Hope,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther and performed by Moments

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore continues with the story of three men in South Dakota who had the foresight and determination to make it come into being: Doane Robinson, Peter Norbeck, and William Williamson.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)“The Peter Norbeck Papers at the University of South Dakota,” archived by John N. Olsgaard (https://www.sdhspress.com/journal/south-dakota-history-10-2/dakota-resources-the-peter-norbeck-papers-at-the-university-of-south-dakota/vol-10-no-2-dakota-resources.pdf)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.Episode Music:“Rolling Waves” and “Respire,” written by Landon Bailey and performed by echowave“Adventurous Spirit” and “Free Flow,” written by Brendan St. Gelais and performed by Reveille“Endless Water” and “Tree in the Abbey,” written by Dustin Ransom and performed by Rest & Settle“Punch Up,” written by Bryan Dawley and performed by Fleece Mob“Sunshine Memories,” written by Philip Barnes and performed by Brent Wood“Gaze,” written by Matthew Wigton and performed by Falls

Gutzon Borglum was more than just a bad Scrabble hand. He was an artist, a fame f*cker, and a petty little b*tch. He was also the person in charge of the project to deface the Six Grandfathers, a sacred mountain in the Black Hills of what is now South Dakota. Join Hoots and Caelan  for a very special episode of Respect the Dead just in time for Independence Day/Canada Day/Indigenous Day of Mourning. F*ck Gutzon Borglum, f*ck the Supreme Court, Land Back. Please visit the Lakota People's Law Project Action Center and sign their petition to return the Black Hills to the Lakota: https://action.lakotalaw.org/ Watch in video at: https://youtu.be/OPsG03VyfVk Want an exclusive video episode about Gutzon? Sign up at ➡ https://www.patreon.com/RespectTheDead Hoots: https://www.youtube.com/@hootsyoutube // https://twitter.com/punishedhoots Caelan: https://www.youtube.com/@caelanconrad // https://twitter.com/caelanconrad

Description:The story of Mt. Rushmore begins with the story of the state in which it is found: South Dakota.Audio 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.Episode Music (License available upon request):“Every Life Matters,” written and performed by Cody Martin.“Darkest Space,” written by Dustin Ransom; performed by Lost Ghosts.“A Kind Word,” “Echoes of Solitude,” and “Stroll the Westbury,” written by Adrian Dominic Walther; performed by Moments.“High Above” and “Wilderness,” written by Stephen Keech; performed by Wild Wonder.“LightHeart,” written by Joshua Sudduth; performed by TAYME

Description:Trailer for “Rushmore: An American Art Story.” Coming this summer.Music:“Anchor Crawl,” written and performed by Cody Martin. License available upon request.Audio Clips:“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)

Today's episode features: John Gutzon Borglum, Sculptor Sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠2 Complicated 4 History⁠⁠⁠ Produced by ⁠Primary Source Media⁠

Originally conceived as an opportunity to present the stories of local heroes such as Oglala Lakota leader Red Cloud, explorers Lewis and Clark, and Buffalo Bill Cody, sculptor Gutzon Borglum instead pushed to create the scupltures of the US presidents that are there today. 

In this podcast, we will be discussing the Mount Rushmore project. We have a recorded interview between our resident history expert, Jeananne Xenakis and our guest Matt Sweigart, An Interpretive Ranger at Mount Rushmore. Completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln, the sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict U.S. presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The site also features a museum with interactive exhibits. You will be interested to know that the way Mount Rushmore was completed, was not the way the project was initially imagined. There were discussions of other historical figures being carved prior to the 4 presidents you see today.  I know you are thinking, "Now who could it be!?" …but you'll have to listen to the rest of the podcast.   There is always more to learn! -Jimmy & Jean

Welcome to this episode of The Radio Vagabond, where I continue my road trip in the old west of the USA. We started in Billings, Montana, went to Yellowstone, and east to Devil's Tower in Wyoming. And in this one, I've driven an hour further east to a place with a Wild West History – and a place that is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the American West.  My name is Palle Bo. Welcome to f*ing Deadwood… as they say in the TV series. BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA I'm in The Black Hills, a range of South Dakota mountains known for their stunning natural beauty and rich history. The hills are home to several national parks and monuments, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with the iconic carved faces of four American Presidents, and also Badlands National Park, which features unique geological formations and diverse wildlife. More on both of these a bit later.  The Black Hills are also an important cultural and spiritual center for several Native American tribes, including the Lakota and the Cheyenne. In the late 1800s, the Black Hills were the site of the famous Black Hills Gold Rush, which brought thousands of settlers to the area in search of riches.  THE GOLD RUSH PUT THIS PLACE ON THE MAP And we start in a small town in South Dakota that was a big part of this Gold Rush and so uniquely the old Wild West that it became the location and name of a TV series and a movie.  I'm in Deadwood, South Dakota, a town with a rich and wild history that makes it one of the unique places in the United States. Deadwood attracted some of the most famous figures of its time, including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.  Today, the town has embraced its history, with many original buildings still standing and used as hotels, restaurants, casinos, and museums. And I start my visit to Deadwood by going to one of these museums.  ADAMS MUSEUM The Adams Museum is the oldest in The Black Hills, and I go to learn more about the rich history of Deadwood. In 1930 pioneer businessman W.E. Adams founded the Adams Museum right here in Deadwood to preserve and display the history of the Black Hills.  He donated the building to the City of Deadwood. Inside, I speak to Visitor Services Associate at the museum, Diane.  "The Gold Rush attracted many people here, and at the time there were 5,000 people living here. Today only around 1,200."   Deadwood was founded during the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1875, and it quickly became one of the most dangerous and lawless towns in the American West. Lots of legendary figures used to hang out here, and let me fill you in on two of the most well-known. WILD BILL HICKOK AND CALAMITY JANE  Wild Bill Hickok was a legendary gunslinger and lawman of the American West, and his death in Deadwood, South Dakota, is one of the most famous events in the history of the Wild West. Hickok arrived in Deadwood in the summer of 1876, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in town. He was known for his gun skills and reputation as a lawman, and he has often seen playing cards in local saloons. His friend, Calamity Jane was another famous figure of the American West who called Deadwood home. She was known for her rough-and-tumble lifestyle and was a skilled marksman, but she is best remembered for her association with Wild Bill Hickok.  Calamity Jane claimed to have been married to Wild Bill, but no historical evidence supports this claim. Nevertheless, she remained a popular figure in Deadwood and was known for her wild and adventurous spirit.  Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane represent the spirit of adventure, the lawlessness of the frontier, and a big part of the rich history of Deadwood. MAIN STREET DEADWOOD  I'm taking a stroll down Main Street. In the Deadwood series, this street was dusty in the sun and muddy when it's been raining. Now the street is paved, and no horses are tied outside the saloons. And it doesn't smell of horse manure and sweaty cowboys. It's still got that iconic Wild West look feel.  It's incredible to think about all the stories and legends created in this small town. Walking the streets of Deadwood, I can feel the energy of the past and the spirit of the wild west. It's like stepping back to a place where gunslingers, gamblers, and gold miners roamed the streets.  I will explore some of these historic sites Diane told me about at the museum, and my first stop is the saloon where Wild Bill played his last hand of poker.  WILD BILL GOT SHOT HERE PLAYING POKER On August 2, 1876, Wild Bill was playing a game of poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon (Saloon no. 10), when he was approached by a stranger named Jack McCall.  Wild Bill, with his long hair and iconic mustache, was sitting with his back to the door, and McCall came through the door, drew his gun, and shot Wild Bill in the back of the head, killing him instantly. It was later discovered that McCall was seeking revenge for killing his brother, and he claimed that Wild Bill was responsible. The death of Wild Bill Hickok shocked the people of Deadwood, and it quickly became a part of the town's folklore.  Hickok's death remains one of the most famous events in the history of the American West, and it's a testament to the lawlessness and violence of the frontier. Although he was known for his skills as a gunslinger, Wild Bill Hickok will always be remembered as one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West. She lived on for 26 years after Wild Bill got killed, and today, their graves can be found side by side in Mount Moriah Cemetery right here in Deadwood. The signs at the cemetery read: James Butler Hickok, alias "Wild Bill." Born May 27, 1837. Died August 2, 1887. Victim of the assassin Jack McCall. Martha Jane Burke, alias "Calamity Jane." Born May 1, 1851. Died August 1, 1903. Her dying request: "Bury me beside Wild Bill". Even though they are both long gone, their stories continue to captivate people worldwide, and their grave sites are now popular tourist attractions. THE GHOSTS OF DEADWOOD With such a rich history and the lawlessness of many people being killed in these streets and saloons, it's no surprise that many people believe that Deadwood also is home to many ghost stories. One of the most famous ghost stories in Deadwood is that of Wild Bill Hickok, and inside Saloon No 10, I've just seen the chair he was sitting in and in a frame the playing cards he was holding in the poker game – the so-called "Dead Man's Hand."  And it is said that his spirit still haunts the town and that, on occasion, visitors to Deadwood have reported seeing his ghostly figure wandering the streets at night. Some had even claimed to have seen him playing cards in local saloons, just as he was when he was alive. Another famous ghost in Deadwood is that of Calamity Jane. She is said to haunt the town, and visitors to the cemetery where she is buried, have reported seeing her ghostly figure wandering the grounds. Some have even claimed to have heard her ghostly laughter or the sound of her spurs clanging against the hard ground. But there are also several other ghost stories associated with Deadwood. The Bullock Hotel, for example, is said to be haunted by the ghost of former owner Seth Bullock, who is said to still walk the halls of the hotel. And the Bella Union Saloon is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in a fire there many years ago. And then, the place I'm heading to now: The Fairmont Hotel. It is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the American West and the site of one of the most popular ghost tours in the area. The Fairmont Hotel Ghost Tour is a guided tour that takes visitors through the hotel's dark and creepy halls, exploring its haunted history and sharing tales of the spirits that are said to haunt the property. Inside I meet George, who can tell me more about this place. GEORGE SAW AND HEARD GHOSTS According to local legend, the Fairmont Hotel is home to several ghostly entities, including the spirit of a former hotel employee who died on the job and the ghosts of several former guests who never checked out. Some people have reported seeing ghosts wandering the halls or hearing strange noises coming from empty rooms, and the hotel staff has even reported seeing objects move on their own or hearing footsteps when no one is there. "I didn't believe in ghosts before I got here but I've seen two ghosts in the year and a half, I've been here. I was working upstairs, I saw a guy, dressed in black walk into a room. I went down to chase him, but he wasn't there. I also built a shoe rack, and I go up there and the sneakers are all over the place." George also tells me that he's only been afraid one time. "I was sleeping up there one night, and in between our two properties, there was a banging on the wall that shook both places. It was four o'clock in the morning, pitch black, and it was like "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM" about ten times. And that scared me because, I thought, if that ghost can hit the wall like that, he could hit me. And that's the only time, I was really afraid." The Fairmont Hotel Ghost Tour is a popular activity for visitors to Deadwood, and it's a great way to experience the town's rich and haunted history. The tour guides are knowledgeable and passionate about the hotel's history and the area. They are sure to keep you entertained as they share the stories and legends of the Fairmont Hotel and its ghostly residents. So, whether you believe in ghosts or not, there's no denying that Deadwood, South Dakota, is a town with a rich and colourful history, and it's a place that is steeped in mystery and intrigue. But what I love about Deadwood is that it's not just a place of the past; it's a thriving community with a bright future. The town has been able to preserve its history while also adapting to the changing times, and it's a great example of how a community can come together to celebrate its heritage while also moving forward. MOUNT RUSHMORE I drove about an hour south to Mount Rushmore, a famous landmark in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It is a massive sculpture that features the faces of four American Presidents carved into the side of a granite mountain: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Historian Doane Robinson first proposed the idea for Mount Rushmore in the 1920s to attract tourists to South Dakota. In 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum was commissioned to carve the faces of the four presidents, and work on the project began in October of that year. It was completed in 1941, after over a decade of work. As you approach this massive sculpture, you can't help but feel a sense of awe. The sheer scale of it is mind-boggling, with the precision of the carving and the sheer determination and hard work that went into this project. To think that this massive carving was created by hand, using only dynamite and chisels, it's just unbelievable.  Today, Mount Rushmore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is considered a symbol of American democracy and a tribute to the country's rich history. The sculpture also represents the values and ideals that have defined the nation, such as freedom, democracy, and patriotism. In addition to the carving of the four presidents, Mount Rushmore is surrounded by a National Memorial Park that features trails, scenic overlooks, and a visitor center with exhibits about the site's history and the presidents depicted. Visitors can also attend a lighting ceremony in the evening, where the faces of the presidents are illuminated in a patriotic display. THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL I know; I rolled that out pretty thick, didn't I? "A symbol to the land of the free and the home of the brave" and all of that. And even before it was finished, some felt that the Mount Rushmore project wasn't that brilliant an idea – when you consider how the land of the free and the home of the brave was stolen from the Native Americans. And just half an hour's drive from Mount Rushmore, another massive rock carving is in progress. So, I drove out to see that one too.  The Crazy Horse Memorial is a monumental sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota and dedicated to the Native American warrior Crazy Horse. It is considered to be one of the largest sculptures in the world. The sculpture is being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain, and when completed, we will see Crazy Horse mounted on a horse with his arm outstretched, pointing to his people's land. The Crazy Horse Memorial was commissioned in the 1940s by Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear as a response to the Mount Rushmore project, which he felt was a desecration of sacred land. And The sculpture is being carved by Polish Sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski and now his family (as he passed away in 1982). He started working on it since 1948, and now, about 75 years later – it is still a work in progress. The Crazy Horse Memorial was envisioned as a way to honor and celebrate Native American culture and history, and to provide a counterpoint to Mount Rushmore. While the two monuments are located relatively close, they have different themes and messages. The two monuments serve as reminders of the complex and often fraught history of the region and the ongoing efforts to reconcile and recognize the diverse cultural perspectives and contributions that have shaped it. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK The next day, I was heading southeast to Nebraska and passed through Badlands National Park. It's some of the most unique and dramatic landscapes I've ever seen, located in southwestern South Dakota. Badlands is known for its rugged terrain and striking rock formations that consist of layered rock and deep canyons. The landscape is characterized by jagged cliffs, steep mesas, and towering spires formed from sedimentary rock and erosive forces over millions of years. The terrain is barren and arid, with sparse vegetation and a mix of sagebrush, grasses, and cacti. The predominant colors in the landscape are shades of brown and orange, with streaks of green along the intermittent streams. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and coyotes. Overall, the Badlands is a stunning and unique natural wonder, and visiting the park is an awe-inspiring experience that is not to be missed. So, I'm glad it was on my way to Nebraska. NEXT STOP NEBRASKA In the next episode, I get to have a farm stay in the rural part of Nebraska. Here, I stay with a family, Mary Lou, John, and their grown-up son, Chris, who take me out on the field checking on their cattle. And then Mary Lou will tell me a story of her Danish ancestor who immigrated from my home country, Denmark when she was just a young girl.  All that, and much more in the next episode of The Radio Vagabond. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.  POEM WRITTEN BY AN AI In South Dakota's Badlands wild,  Palle Bo wandered like a child,  Amazed by landscapes, bold and new,  That stretched out far, and wide, and blue. He heard of Hickok, famed and brave,  Who met his end in a saloon's enclave,  And of Calamity Jane, maybe his wife,  Whose spirit lingers, still to life. At Deadwood, George from the Fairmount Hotel,  Shared tales of ghostly guests as well,  And Palle, with wonder in his heart,  Felt the thrill of the Wild West start. But beyond the tales of days gone by,  Loomed the faces, carved up high,  Of four great presidents, proud and true,  Gazing out over the Badlands, too. With awe and wonder, Palle took it in,  And felt his heart and soul begin,  To truly understand this land,  And all the stories, grand and grand. Now, with sights still fresh in mind,  Palle ventures forth to find,  The farms of Nebraska, far and wide,  Where new adventures yet abide.

Welcome to this episode of The Radio Vagabond, where I continue my road trip in the old west of the USA. We started in Billings, Montana, went to Yellowstone, and east to Devil's Tower in Wyoming. And in this one, I've driven an hour further east to a place with a Wild West History – and a place that is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the American West.  My name is Palle Bo. Welcome to f*ing Deadwood… as they say in the TV series. BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA I'm in The Black Hills, a range of South Dakota mountains known for their stunning natural beauty and rich history. The hills are home to several national parks and monuments, including Mount Rushmore National Memorial, with the iconic carved faces of four American Presidents, and also Badlands National Park, which features unique geological formations and diverse wildlife. More on both of these a bit later.  The Black Hills are also an important cultural and spiritual center for several Native American tribes, including the Lakota and the Cheyenne. In the late 1800s, the Black Hills were the site of the famous Black Hills Gold Rush, which brought thousands of settlers to the area in search of riches.  THE GOLD RUSH PUT THIS PLACE ON THE MAP And we start in a small town in South Dakota that was a big part of this Gold Rush and so uniquely the old Wild West that it became the location and name of a TV series and a movie.  I'm in Deadwood, South Dakota, a town with a rich and wild history that makes it one of the unique places in the United States. Deadwood attracted some of the most famous figures of its time, including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.  Today, the town has embraced its history, with many original buildings still standing and used as hotels, restaurants, casinos, and museums. And I start my visit to Deadwood by going to one of these museums.  ADAMS MUSEUM The Adams Museum is the oldest in The Black Hills, and I go to learn more about the rich history of Deadwood. In 1930 pioneer businessman W.E. Adams founded the Adams Museum right here in Deadwood to preserve and display the history of the Black Hills.  He donated the building to the City of Deadwood. Inside, I speak to Visitor Services Associate at the museum, Diane.  "The Gold Rush attracted many people here, and at the time there were 5,000 people living here. Today only around 1,200."   Deadwood was founded during the Black Hills Gold Rush of 1875, and it quickly became one of the most dangerous and lawless towns in the American West. Lots of legendary figures used to hang out here, and let me fill you in on two of the most well-known. WILD BILL HICKOK AND CALAMITY JANE  Wild Bill Hickok was a legendary gunslinger and lawman of the American West, and his death in Deadwood, South Dakota, is one of the most famous events in the history of the Wild West. Hickok arrived in Deadwood in the summer of 1876, and he quickly became one of the most recognizable figures in town. He was known for his gun skills and reputation as a lawman, and he has often seen playing cards in local saloons. His friend, Calamity Jane was another famous figure of the American West who called Deadwood home. She was known for her rough-and-tumble lifestyle and was a skilled marksman, but she is best remembered for her association with Wild Bill Hickok.  Calamity Jane claimed to have been married to Wild Bill, but no historical evidence supports this claim. Nevertheless, she remained a popular figure in Deadwood and was known for her wild and adventurous spirit.  Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane represent the spirit of adventure, the lawlessness of the frontier, and a big part of the rich history of Deadwood. MAIN STREET DEADWOOD  I'm taking a stroll down Main Street. In the Deadwood series, this street was dusty in the sun and muddy when it's been raining. Now the street is paved, and no horses are tied outside the saloons. And it doesn't smell of horse manure and sweaty cowboys. It's still got that iconic Wild West look feel.  It's incredible to think about all the stories and legends created in this small town. Walking the streets of Deadwood, I can feel the energy of the past and the spirit of the wild west. It's like stepping back to a place where gunslingers, gamblers, and gold miners roamed the streets.  I will explore some of these historic sites Diane told me about at the museum, and my first stop is the saloon where Wild Bill played his last hand of poker.  WILD BILL GOT SHOT HERE PLAYING POKER On August 2, 1876, Wild Bill was playing a game of poker at Nuttal & Mann's Saloon (Saloon no. 10), when he was approached by a stranger named Jack McCall.  Wild Bill, with his long hair and iconic mustache, was sitting with his back to the door, and McCall came through the door, drew his gun, and shot Wild Bill in the back of the head, killing him instantly. It was later discovered that McCall was seeking revenge for killing his brother, and he claimed that Wild Bill was responsible. The death of Wild Bill Hickok shocked the people of Deadwood, and it quickly became a part of the town's folklore.  Hickok's death remains one of the most famous events in the history of the American West, and it's a testament to the lawlessness and violence of the frontier. Although he was known for his skills as a gunslinger, Wild Bill Hickok will always be remembered as one of the most legendary figures of the Wild West. She lived on for 26 years after Wild Bill got killed, and today, their graves can be found side by side in Mount Moriah Cemetery right here in Deadwood. The signs at the cemetery read: James Butler Hickok, alias "Wild Bill." Born May 27, 1837. Died August 2, 1887. Victim of the assassin Jack McCall. Martha Jane Burke, alias "Calamity Jane." Born May 1, 1851. Died August 1, 1903. Her dying request: "Bury me beside Wild Bill". Even though they are both long gone, their stories continue to captivate people worldwide, and their grave sites are now popular tourist attractions. THE GHOSTS OF DEADWOOD With such a rich history and the lawlessness of many people being killed in these streets and saloons, it's no surprise that many people believe that Deadwood also is home to many ghost stories. One of the most famous ghost stories in Deadwood is that of Wild Bill Hickok, and inside Saloon No 10, I've just seen the chair he was sitting in and in a frame the playing cards he was holding in the poker game – the so-called "Dead Man's Hand."  And it is said that his spirit still haunts the town and that, on occasion, visitors to Deadwood have reported seeing his ghostly figure wandering the streets at night. Some had even claimed to have seen him playing cards in local saloons, just as he was when he was alive. Another famous ghost in Deadwood is that of Calamity Jane. She is said to haunt the town, and visitors to the cemetery where she is buried, have reported seeing her ghostly figure wandering the grounds. Some have even claimed to have heard her ghostly laughter or the sound of her spurs clanging against the hard ground. But there are also several other ghost stories associated with Deadwood. The Bullock Hotel, for example, is said to be haunted by the ghost of former owner Seth Bullock, who is said to still walk the halls of the hotel. And the Bella Union Saloon is said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who died in a fire there many years ago. And then, the place I'm heading to now: The Fairmont Hotel. It is said to be one of the most haunted hotels in the American West and the site of one of the most popular ghost tours in the area. The Fairmont Hotel Ghost Tour is a guided tour that takes visitors through the hotel's dark and creepy halls, exploring its haunted history and sharing tales of the spirits that are said to haunt the property. Inside I meet George, who can tell me more about this place. GEORGE SAW AND HEARD GHOSTS According to local legend, the Fairmont Hotel is home to several ghostly entities, including the spirit of a former hotel employee who died on the job and the ghosts of several former guests who never checked out. Some people have reported seeing ghosts wandering the halls or hearing strange noises coming from empty rooms, and the hotel staff has even reported seeing objects move on their own or hearing footsteps when no one is there. "I didn't believe in ghosts before I got here but I've seen two ghosts in the year and a half, I've been here. I was working upstairs, I saw a guy, dressed in black walk into a room. I went down to chase him, but he wasn't there. I also built a shoe rack, and I go up there and the sneakers are all over the place." George also tells me that he's only been afraid one time. "I was sleeping up there one night, and in between our two properties, there was a banging on the wall that shook both places. It was four o'clock in the morning, pitch black, and it was like "BOOM, BOOM, BOOM" about ten times. And that scared me because, I thought, if that ghost can hit the wall like that, he could hit me. And that's the only time, I was really afraid." The Fairmont Hotel Ghost Tour is a popular activity for visitors to Deadwood, and it's a great way to experience the town's rich and haunted history. The tour guides are knowledgeable and passionate about the hotel's history and the area. They are sure to keep you entertained as they share the stories and legends of the Fairmont Hotel and its ghostly residents. So, whether you believe in ghosts or not, there's no denying that Deadwood, South Dakota, is a town with a rich and colourful history, and it's a place that is steeped in mystery and intrigue. But what I love about Deadwood is that it's not just a place of the past; it's a thriving community with a bright future. The town has been able to preserve its history while also adapting to the changing times, and it's a great example of how a community can come together to celebrate its heritage while also moving forward. MOUNT RUSHMORE I drove about an hour south to Mount Rushmore, a famous landmark in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It is a massive sculpture that features the faces of four American Presidents carved into the side of a granite mountain: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Historian Doane Robinson first proposed the idea for Mount Rushmore in the 1920s to attract tourists to South Dakota. In 1927, sculptor Gutzon Borglum was commissioned to carve the faces of the four presidents, and work on the project began in October of that year. It was completed in 1941, after over a decade of work. As you approach this massive sculpture, you can't help but feel a sense of awe. The sheer scale of it is mind-boggling, with the precision of the carving and the sheer determination and hard work that went into this project. To think that this massive carving was created by hand, using only dynamite and chisels, it's just unbelievable.  Today, Mount Rushmore is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year. It is considered a symbol of American democracy and a tribute to the country's rich history. The sculpture also represents the values and ideals that have defined the nation, such as freedom, democracy, and patriotism. In addition to the carving of the four presidents, Mount Rushmore is surrounded by a National Memorial Park that features trails, scenic overlooks, and a visitor center with exhibits about the site's history and the presidents depicted. Visitors can also attend a lighting ceremony in the evening, where the faces of the presidents are illuminated in a patriotic display. THE CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL I know; I rolled that out pretty thick, didn't I? "A symbol to the land of the free and the home of the brave" and all of that. And even before it was finished, some felt that the Mount Rushmore project wasn't that brilliant an idea – when you consider how the land of the free and the home of the brave was stolen from the Native Americans. And just half an hour's drive from Mount Rushmore, another massive rock carving is in progress. So, I drove out to see that one too.  The Crazy Horse Memorial is a monumental sculpture in the Black Hills of South Dakota and dedicated to the Native American warrior Crazy Horse. It is considered to be one of the largest sculptures in the world. The sculpture is being carved out of Thunderhead Mountain, and when completed, we will see Crazy Horse mounted on a horse with his arm outstretched, pointing to his people's land. The Crazy Horse Memorial was commissioned in the 1940s by Lakota Chief Henry Standing Bear as a response to the Mount Rushmore project, which he felt was a desecration of sacred land. And The sculpture is being carved by Polish Sculptor, Korczak Ziolkowski and now his family (as he passed away in 1982). He started working on it since 1948, and now, about 75 years later – it is still a work in progress. The Crazy Horse Memorial was envisioned as a way to honor and celebrate Native American culture and history, and to provide a counterpoint to Mount Rushmore. While the two monuments are located relatively close, they have different themes and messages. The two monuments serve as reminders of the complex and often fraught history of the region and the ongoing efforts to reconcile and recognize the diverse cultural perspectives and contributions that have shaped it. BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK The next day, I was heading southeast to Nebraska and passed through Badlands National Park. It's some of the most unique and dramatic landscapes I've ever seen, located in southwestern South Dakota. Badlands is known for its rugged terrain and striking rock formations that consist of layered rock and deep canyons. The landscape is characterized by jagged cliffs, steep mesas, and towering spires formed from sedimentary rock and erosive forces over millions of years. The terrain is barren and arid, with sparse vegetation and a mix of sagebrush, grasses, and cacti. The predominant colors in the landscape are shades of brown and orange, with streaks of green along the intermittent streams. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including bison, pronghorns, bighorn sheep, and coyotes. Overall, the Badlands is a stunning and unique natural wonder, and visiting the park is an awe-inspiring experience that is not to be missed. So, I'm glad it was on my way to Nebraska. NEXT STOP NEBRASKA In the next episode, I get to have a farm stay in the rural part of Nebraska. Here, I stay with a family, Mary Lou, John, and their grown-up son, Chris, who take me out on the field checking on their cattle. And then Mary Lou will tell me a story of her Danish ancestor who immigrated from my home country, Denmark when she was just a young girl.  All that, and much more in the next episode of The Radio Vagabond. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.  POEM WRITTEN BY AN AI In South Dakota's Badlands wild,  Palle Bo wandered like a child,  Amazed by landscapes, bold and new,  That stretched out far, and wide, and blue. He heard of Hickok, famed and brave,  Who met his end in a saloon's enclave,  And of Calamity Jane, maybe his wife,  Whose spirit lingers, still to life. At Deadwood, George from the Fairmount Hotel,  Shared tales of ghostly guests as well,  And Palle, with wonder in his heart,  Felt the thrill of the Wild West start. But beyond the tales of days gone by,  Loomed the faces, carved up high,  Of four great presidents, proud and true,  Gazing out over the Badlands, too. With awe and wonder, Palle took it in,  And felt his heart and soul begin,  To truly understand this land,  And all the stories, grand and grand. Now, with sights still fresh in mind,  Palle ventures forth to find,  The farms of Nebraska, far and wide,  Where new adventures yet abide.

On the Season 5 finale of National Treasure Hunt, co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black welcome Blaine Kortemeyer, Deputy Director of Interpretation and Education at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, to the podcast. Their discussion highlights the evolution of Gutzon Borglum's famous design while sharing park rangers' experience with National Treasure 2's on-location filming. Join the hunt on Twitter and Instagram using @NTHuntPodcast, and find new episodes of National Treasure Hunt every-other Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. More information about the National Treasure Hunt podcast, tour, and book can be found at www.nthuntpodcast.com. Pre-order our book, "National Treasure Hunt: One Step Short of Crazy," from Tucker DS Press here: https://www.tuckerdspress.com/product-page/national-treasure-hunt-one-step-short-of-crazy

Twenty years ago Vick Mickunas interviewed John Talliaferro, author of Great White Fathers: The True Story of Gutzon Borglum and His Obsessive Quest to Create the Mt. Rushmore National Monument.

Learn about the ambitious and creative sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, and his son Lincoln, who managed the creation of the Mount Rushmore statues.

When greedy power-trippers perpetrate unspeakable acts of exploitation, they often rationalize their loathsome acts after the fact. Such is the case with the Atlantic slave trade. European kidnappers of African people used racism to justify slavery and enforce a shameful system of forced labor and a disgraceful social hierarchy. Learn how the ideas of 15th-century Europe have reverberated through the centuries and catch up on some of the hopeful antiracist things happening to overcome the tragic legacies of racism and slavery. Special guest appearances by Lord and Lady Douchebag and the Six Million Dollar Man. For episode notes and more information, please visit our website.Support the show (https://www.postcarbon.org/supportcrazytown/)

Joe and Jess have a blast examining this monumental undertaking of stonework. We look at the controversial Gutzon Borglum who picked up the job after being run out of the South. We also discuss the methods of building and the pushback from Lakota Indian tribes who once called this place “home.” Sources – 1 2 … 164 – Mount Rushmore's Controversial CreationRead More »

Destination Unknown Tour Date:  11/14/20 Mt Rushmore, South Dakota This week, Elizabeth takes us inside the mysterious chamber hidden behind Abraham Lincoln's head on Mount Rushmore. Destination Unknown Inside Mount Rushmore Started in 1927, Gutzon Borglum's original plan for Mount Rushmore called for the full-length standing images of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt. The mountain itself didn't lend itself to such a huge undertaking so Borglum focused instead on the four faces.  Borglum was convinced that carving the images into the mountain wasn't enough.  As a first-generation American who loved this country, he wanted succeeding generations (and even space travelers in the future) to understand the importance of our nation's founding as well as full descriptions of those four presidents. His plans called for an 800 foot staircase leading to a massive "Hall of Records." The great hall would have included a carved display of The US Constitution and Bill of Rights and excavation was done simultaneously as the faces were carved.  By 1937 however, the federal government, deep in debt from the Great Depression, decided to backed away from Borglum's original plan. Food and Travel Nation with Elizabeth Dougherty  Now on iHeart Radio.  Listen to the LIVE feed of the entire show every Saturday morning at 8am. (ET)  Have a suggestion for a future "Destination Unknown" send it to: Elizabeth@FoodNationRadio.com

The Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle pickup where they left off with Tania Head and explore the Twin Towers in greater detail until gliding across Wikipedia to Wingsuit FlyingTopics Covered:Alicia Esteve HeadWorld Trade CenterBase jumpWingsuit

The Wiki Boys Jheisson and Kyle pick up where they left off at Stone Mountain and explore a series of horrific Wikipedia articles as they travel to 9-11 fraudster Tania Head. TOPICS COVEREDStone MountainGutzon BorglumKu Klux KlanRight Wing TerrorismEco-FacismTerrorismSeptember 11, AttacksAlicia Esteve Head

Should art be beautiful? This forbidden question guides Stephen Blackwood's conversation with eminent sculptor and aesthetic luminary, Alexander Stoddart. Stoddart describes, in his usual incandescent fashion, his aesthetic awakening and his views on the failings of modernist and contemporary art. He also speaks about iconoclasm, about art's battle with nature, and about the power of beauty to still the will. Finally, he offers parting advice for young artists and other seekers of meaning and beauty. The conversation took place in Stoddart's studio in Scotland. Artists, Art, and Writings Mentioned in this Episode: The paintings of Eisenhower, Churchill, and Hitler; The Buddhas of Bamayan; Venus de Milo; Richard Wagner: Tristan and Isolde; Bust of Beatrice in the Palazzo Pitti, Florence; The Statue of Liberty; Mount Rushmore; Gutzon Borglum; Christ of the Andes; The Angel of the North; Jackson Pollock; Desiderio da Settignano; Michelangelo: Staircase in the Laurentian Medicean Library, Medici tombs, Medici Chapel; Michelangelo: The Slaves; Giambologna; Adolf von Hildebrand; Copenhagen, especially the work and museum of Bertel Thorvaldsen; Hermann Ernst Freund; Arthur Schopenhauer; Antonio Canova; Lorenzo Bartolini, Plaster Cast Gallery at the Accademia Gallery

In 1927, workers began blasting granite rock off a towering cliff in South Dakota’s Black Hills. It was the start of an arduous 14-year struggle to carve the portraits of four American presidents into Mount Rushmore.The feat required grueling labor in extreme conditions. And it was led by an obsessive sculptor named Gutzon Borglum. Borglum was the creative genius behind Rushmore, with a talent and ego as big as the monument itself. But he was also the biggest threat to its completion.His masterpiece would become one of the most iconic — and controversial — monuments in America. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/historytellers.Support us by supporting our sponsors!ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/aht.SimpliSafe - Go to SIMPLISAFE.com/tellers today to customize your system and get a free security camera. You also get a 60 day risk free trial, so there’s nothing to lose.

How many faces should there be on Mount Rushmore? What is the best name? Why does this all sound vaguely familiar? Jake Yapp & Natt Tapley & Lizzie Roper find out in today's Date Fight!

In this episode  of Grading the Nutmeg, Mary Donohue, Asst. Publisher of Connecticut Explored, reveals Connecticut’s connection to Gutzon Borglum, the  sculptor of Mount Rushmore, and the run up to his most contentious project, the Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota.  Perhaps the largest outdoor sculpture in the country, Mount Rushmore has been controversial since it was proposed. Where it’s located,  who it commemorates, and its sculptor are all part of the national conversation now. Built on Native American land, it features the faces of four American presidents--two of whom were slaveholders (Washington and Jefferson) and two of whom were involved in efforts to uproot Western Native American tribes (Lincoln and Roosevelt). And the sculptor behind the design, Connecticut resident Gutzon Borglum? He was someone who, according to the New York Times article “How Mount Rushmore became Mount Rushmore” published July 1, 2020, formed great bonds with leaders of the Ku Klux Klan and participated in their meetings to secure funding for the Stone Mountain project in Georgia. Borglum also espoused white supremacist and anti-Semitic ideas. To read the full article, go to https://www.ctexplored.org/connecticuts-mount-rushmore-connection/ To read more about his career, go to http://www.tfaoi.com/newsm1/n1m582.htm This episode was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O’Sullivan. To hear more episodes of Grating the Nutmeg subscribe on itunes, iHeartRadio, GooglePlay, Sound Cloud or at gratingthenutmeg.libsyn.com. And for more great Connecticut history stories, subscribe to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history, at https://www.ctexplored.org/

The conversation started with me biting my lip, yeah I know it suck. I’ve learn so much, I know I got more to learn, just by having conversations with Mike.We talk about how lucky we are in some sense. like I said I still have to get better at reading but it’ll all come a long with due time. One thing we fact checked was Mount Rushmore was sculpted by an alleged ku klux klan associate.

À l’issue d’un mois de consultations, le président français amorce la dernière étape de son quinquennat. Dans un entretien accordé aux quotidiens régionaux, le chef de l’État entend tracer un « nouveau chemin » en évoquant la mise en place d’une « nouvelle équipe » gouvernementale. Il confirme sa volonté de poursuivre la réforme des retraites. « Il n’y aura pas d’abandon d’une réforme des retraites. Je suis ouvert à ce qu’elle soit transformée », dit-il. Il promet aussi des aides à l’embauche pour les jeunes, car « la rentrée sera difficile », pointe en Une Le Parisien. « À 500 jours de la présidentielle, Emmanuel Macron dit vouloir retrouver un point d’équilibre. Si celui-ci tient dans une politique « et de droite et de gauche », c’est peine perdue, avertitLe Figaro. Quand c’est flou… », c’est flou ! Mais comme la question du maintien ou non du Premier ministre Édouard Philippe n’a pas encore été tranchée par Emmanuel Macron, le quotidien Le Parisien invite le président à « passer à l’action et à désigner un maître d’œuvre en capacité de mener à bien ces chantiers ». En France encore, la réélection in extremis de la socialiste Martine Aubry à la mairie de Lille sera bien contestée en justice : Selon le quotidien La Voix du Nord, « la Marcheuse Violette Spillebout », arrivée troisième, dimanche dernier, lors du second tour de l’élection municipale à Lille, devrait déposer aujourd’hui une « protestation électorale » devant le tribunal administratif de cette grande ville du septentrion français. Selon Le Parisien, le candidat écologiste Stéphane Baly, arrivé deuxième de ce scrutin lillois, battu par Martine Aubry de 227 voix seulement, « envisage d’ailleurs sérieusement de déposer lui aussi un recours ». À Hong Kong, l’entrée en vigueur, il y a trois jours, de la nouvelle loi sécuritaire étend à l’ancienne possession britannique le système totalitaire chinois, balayant le principe pourtant acté par Pékin en 1984, celui d’un pays, deux systèmes : Et pour le quotidien Libération, la messe est dite, « le sort des démocrates de Hongkong est probablement scellé. S’ils restent chez eux, l’ordre nouveau régnera sans à-coups. S’ils se révoltent, ils risquent, comme en Chine, la mise au secret sans avocat, la prison à vie ou la torture ». La messe est dite ? Pas tout à fait, car « Londres offre un refuge aux Hongkongais pour contrer Pékin », signale Le Figaro  en Une. Mais pendant ce temps, « la France « louvoie » (…) Le « en même temps » macronien sonne comme une capitulation en rase campagne face au rouleau compresseur de Pékin, sans aucune contrepartie tangible. Cette lâcheté (…) est une erreur tactique à courte vue », bucheronne Le Figaro. Demain 4 juillet, ce sera la fête nationale aux États-Unis. Mais les festivités officielles débuteront dès ce soir, avec un feu d’artifice voulu par Donald Trump au mémorial du Mont Rushmore. Patriotique célébration qui n’est pas du goût des indiens Lakotas : Quelque 7 000 personnes sont attendues – sans masque et sans distanciation - pour cette précélébration qui s’achèvera par un feu d’artifice géant. Le Mont Rushmore, c’est ce sommet des Black Hills, les Collines noires, Dakota du Sud, dans le granite duquel ont été sculptées les têtes monumentales des anciens présidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt et Lincoln, et que les cinéphiles connaissent bien depuis qu’Hitchcock y a tourné la séquence finale de son film La mort aux trousses. Un monument controversé, souligne Libération, car cet « hymne à la nation américaine », baptisé le « sanctuaire de la démocratie », a été non seulement été sculpté par un certain Gutzon Borglum, qui entretenait « des liens étroits avec le Ku Klux Klan », mais il a aussi été « érigé sur des terres sacrées volées aux Sioux Lakotas. Qui, eux, préfèrent parler de « sanctuaire de l’hypocrisie ». Au pays de Donald Trump mais aussi de George Floyd, « ces Indiens natifs, héritiers légitimes des « collines noires » dont leurs ancêtres furent chassés dans le sang, y verront, eux, un affront supplémentaire, prévient Libé. Une énième célébration de cette république américaine si intrinsèquement paradoxale, bâtie sur un idéal de liberté mais aussi sur son exact opposé : la colonisation, le massacre des peuples autochtones et l’esclavage ». C’est en effet sur ces terres que s’écrivit l’une des pages les plus célèbres (sinon la plus célèbre) de ces guerre indiennes Et Libération le rappelle. « La guerre des Black Hills éclate entre tribus indiennes et armée des Etats-Unis. Victorieux en 1876 lors de la célèbre bataille de Little Bighorn, au cours de laquelle périssent Custer et près de 300 de ses hommes, les Sioux, menés par les chefs Crazy Horse et Sitting Bull, finissent par capituler l’année suivante. Les vaincus sont envoyés dans des réserves, leurs terres confisquées. Jusqu’à ce jour, le litige territorial demeure ». Ce soir, au mémorial du Mont Rushmore, les « visages pâles » admireront le feu d’artifice, mais comme le formule Libération, elle demeurera « sombre », l’histoire de ce monument.  

Fisher visits with Lou Del Bianco of Port Chester, New York. Lou’s grandfather, Luigi, was an Italian immigrant who was the Chief Carver of Mount Rushmore for designer Gutzon Borglum.

Avant d’aborder le secret, un mot sur le Mont Rushmore. Il s’agit du fameux mémorial national américain situé dans le Dakota du Sud qui consiste en une sculpture monumentale de granite, réalisée par Gutzon Borglum, représentant quatre des présidents les plus marquants de l’histoire américaine de 1770 aux années 1900: Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt et Lincoln... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeremiah 8:18-9:1“When All Hope Seems Lost” Series: Plans for God’s Good Future Today, as most of you know, is Super Bowl Sunday. It is the Sunday when millions of Americans will have their eyes glued to the tube to see who wins the Lombardi Trophy, which is awarded to the team that comes out on top in the NFL playoffs. This year’s Super Bowl will feature two teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49’ers, about whom I care very little. But like so many of you, I’ll be watching the game, if for no other reason to be able to carry on a conversation the next day about the commercials. This year’s Super Bowl will culminate a season in which the National Football League will celebrate 100 years. Over the course of that period of time there have been many great players and many great coaches, a number of whom have been featured in articles and documentaries and ranking lists, such as the top 25 or the top 50 or the top 100. I did see something mentioned the other day that I found surprising. Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, and Joe Walsh are three coaches that would surely make anyone’s list of greatest coaches. Between the three of them, they accounted for all 15 Super Bowl victories from the year 1974 to 1989. But there’s something else they have in common, something you would never expect. They also boasted the worst records of first-year head coaches in NFL history. In other words, in their first year the jury was out as to whether any of them would ever amount to anything on the gridiron. I tell that story to pose the question, “In our day when owners and fans and even players expect immediate results, would any of these Hall of Fame Coaches made it past their first year?” I’m not sure they would. Our patience has worn even thinner over that course of time and people nowadays want to see marks of improvement yesterday, not tomorrow. Our day is the day of the “quick fix” and the “10 second response.” We want everything to happen in warp speed and even if we consider ourselves to be people who have any pool of patience stored up we would prefer never to have to use any of it. Of course, according to the Bible, I don’t know that there’s ever been a time when people have exercised much patience, not with one another and also not with God. Consider the passage before us this morning from the prophet Jeremiah. Jeremiah has listened to the cries of God’s people as they have been displaced from their homes and business and place of worship in Jerusalem to Babylon, a strange land where they find themselves unable to sing the Lord’s song any longer. The people have expected God’s deliverance to have come quickly, and now they have reached a state of impatience where they have begun turning to other gods to do for them what God seems way too slow in doing. So, now Jeremiah has taken the matter to God and is pouring out his heart on behalf of his people. “O my Comforter in sorrow, my heart is faint within me.” Then the weeping prophet, as Jeremiah is known, pours out his heart for his people who are crushed, grieved, afraid, and hopeless. “Oh, that my head were a spring of water and my eyes a fountain of tears! I would weep day and night for the slain of my people.” It’s not so much that Jeremiah has joined the people of Jerusalem in the belief that God has forgotten and forsaken His people. It’s more that Jeremiah understands that the people will not hear any hopeful word unless their anguish and anxiety are acknowledged. And so, in effect, Jeremiah says to them, “I hear you,” and what he implies is, “God hears you, too.” You may be here this morning and this time may be a challenging one for you. You’ve made it four weeks now into a New Year that you had hoped would be a turnaround time in your life and yet nothing has changed; if anything, your situation has gotten worse. You have reached the end of the rope and have done everything you know to do. But have you turned to God? Have you made room in your life for God to work, which is what the Old Testament word for salvation actually means – to make room for God? While we may think that there are times when God has forgotten or forsaken us, what Jeremiah calls us to consider is that in such seasons the reality is that if anyone has moved away from the other, it is we who have moved away from God and not God that has moved away from us. In the most difficult of times we do well to trust our circumstances to God, waiting on God to work as only God can instead of jumping to the conclusion that God simply does not care – that the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not yet saved. There’s a story in the Old Testament in the book of 1 Samuel that speaks to such impatience and impetuousness. It has to do with a time in Israel’s history when the people clamored to the prophet Samuel for God to give them a king. Samuel did his best to dissuade them. He didn’t think they needed a king because they had God, but God wasn’t enough. At the end of the day, the people had to acknowledge how the reason they wanted a king is because every other nation had a king (1 Sam. 8:19). Samuel never got over their request so that even when God had directed him to anoint Saul as the first king of Israel, Samuel was moved to remind them of the evil thing they had done. So, in his farewell speech, Samuel laid out what was at stake. “You’ve asked for a king and God has given you one. But you must continue to trust and obey God, lest His hand be raised against you. Now, then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes! Is it not wheat harvest now? I will call upon the LORD to send thunder and rain and you will realize what an evil thing you did in the eyes of the LORD when you asked for a king” (1 Sam. 12:12-17). It wasn’t so much that God was against His people having a king; otherwise He wouldn’t have consented to give them one. It was more that God knew that His consent might reinforce their impatience so that for the rest of their days they might demand that God work on their timetable and not His, according to their expectations and not His sovereign ones. “Stand still.” “Stand still.” When the times seem to have become hopeless, those are the very moments when we do best to wait upon God and put our hopes on Him so that in those very times we might experience His presence and His power in the most transforming of ways. Can you do that this morning? Can you trust that God is very present even in those times when His face seems to be hidden and His presence seems to be lacking? Can you take the “long view” of your life and stake your future on the fact that God is faithful to His promises and will bring His salvation to pass in His time, and not ours? Gutzon Borglum is a name that I would imagine only a very few of you know. He was the sculptor who created the famous Mount Rushmore Memorial in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. I’ve never been there, though one day I’d like to go. I’ve only seen pictures of the 60-foot high monument that contains the granite faces of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln – what some would say were the Super Bowl level presidents of our great nation. As the story goes, Borglum was once asked if he considered his work to be perfect in every detail. To which the famed sculptor replied, “Not today; for example, the nose on Washington is an inch too long.” So, when asked if that was a mistake, Borglum answered, “By no means, it’s better that way, because it will erode to be exactly the right size in 10,000 years.” There are no shortcuts when it comes to God’s perfect purpose for your life. So, trust in God’s way and trust in God’s time, and every step of the way know the peace and the joy of what God alone can bring about. When all hope seems lost, that’s the very time to set your hopes even more on Him, for His salvation will surely come and when it does, what a truly super experience it will be. Jeremiah 8:18-9:1

Mount Rushmore was the brain child of Doane Robinson, but was created by Gutzon Borglum. The two disagreed on who should be represented on the mountain and what the mountain should represent. In this episode, Skye is joined by Junior from The Canuckinomicon to discuss how Mount Rushmore started as a simple idea and how it became what it is today. The two also delve into the details around the strange Hall of Records hidden behind Lincoln's head.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Host Scott Fisher opens the show with David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist of the New England Historic Genealogical Society and AmericanAncestors.org. The guys begin Family Histoire News discussing an 81-year-old Irish orphan who has found her mother through DNA… alive… at 103! Hear the details. Then, David and Fisher shake their heads over another incredible DNA story involving two sisters, two DNA tests, and TWO parental secrets revealed! David also has a sad story about a literal family tree… a 400-year-old Bonsai tree that had been in a Japanese family for five generations. Find out what has happened to it. Then, it’s another discovery of another iconic World War II ship. This time, it’s one that made a major impact on the war. Find out what part in history it served. David then shines his Blogger Spotlight on Nancy Low. Check out Nancy’s “Sassy Jane Genealogy Blog” at sassyjanegenealogy.com/blog. Next, Fisher visits with Lou Del Bianco of Port Chester, New York. Lou’s grandfather, Luigi, was an Italian immigrant who was the Chief Carver of Mount Rushmore for designer Gutzon Borglum. For decades, Luigi’s name was simply acknowledged as one of the carvers and not the one man that gave the faces life. Lou and his uncle fought with authorities for over 30 years to have this historical oversight corrected. Catch this remarkable American story. Then, Fisher visits with Cathy Furze of Country Bridals in Jaffrey, New Hampshire. Cathy has, for years, been helping brides incorporate family history and ethnicity hints into wedding gowns. Find out how Cathy does it and other such touches she has observed in weddings throughout the years. Tom Perry from TMCPlace.com then talks with Fisher about the damage you may be doing to documents and photos you’re storing that you’re not quite ready to scan due to financial concerns or lack of time. As Tom points out, ignoring these materials may be the worst thing you could do. Hear Tom’s simple method for you to stabilize these important materials for the time you’re ready to scan and share them. That’s all this week on Extreme Genes, America’s Family History Show!

Gutzon Borglum chose the four Presidents who make up Mt. Rushmore because he thought they symbolized the birth (Washington), expansion (Jefferson), development (Roosevelt) and preservation (Lincoln) of the United States. Plus, he totally wanted a chance to carve Teddy's sweet 'stache. But what if we had the chance to create a sequel: a Mt. Rushmore 2, Electric Boogaloo for Presidents who almost made the first cut or came along later? Who would be on this almost as impressive monument (probably in Montana or Wyoming)? We attempt to find that out this week as we celebrate our 150th episode and make our picks for a new Mt. Rushmore.

Learn what would happen if you could stop time; why speaking multiple dialects of the same language is good for your brain; and why there's a secret room behind Mount Rushmore. In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: There's a Secret Room Behind Mount Rushmore Meant for Future Civilizations What Would Happen If You Stopped Time? Speaking Multiple Dialects of the Same Language Is Good For Your Brain Please tell us about yourself and help us improve the show by taking our listener survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/curiosity-listener-survey If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! Learn about these topics and more onCuriosity.com, and download our5-star app for Android and iOS. Then, join the conversation onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram. Plus: Amazon smart speaker users, enable ourAlexa Flash Briefing to learn something new in just a few minutes every day! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

¡Muy buenos días a todo el mundo y bienvenidos a la edición de verano de Dragonz Magazine, el programa, en el que hablamos de defensa personal, deportes de contacto, competiciones, mma, películas de acción y todo lo que tiene que ver con el mundo de las artes marciales en general… bienvenidos… a Dragonz Podcast!!! Hoy es Viernes 10 agosto de 2018, y vamos por el programa 320. Tal día como hoy, un 10 de Agosto del año 1759, Carlos III fue proclamado Rey de España, cargo que ostentó hasta su muerte en 1788. Entre sus muchos logros destacan su participación en la famosa Guerra de los Siete Años o la Guerra de independencia de los Estados Unidos. Mientras que en materia de política exterior, fue una figura de gran importancia durante la Ilustración. Mucho tiempo después, en 1927, el conjunto escultórico monumental del monte Rushmore comenzó a coger forma gracias al artista Gutzon Borglum. En él, figuran los rostros de cuatro de los presidentes más importantes de Estados Unidos: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Thodore Roosvelt y Abraham Lincoln. 1941: Fermín Trueba se proclama campeón de ciclismo. 1974: Los españoles Antonio Goróstegui y Manuel Albalat se proclaman campeones del mundo en la clase 470 de vela. 2002: El atletismo español suma tres nuevas medallas en los Europeos de Múnich: oro de Marta Domínguez y oro y bronce de Antonio Jiménez y Martín Berlanas. 1814: Henri Nestlé | Industrial suizo 1960: Antonio Banderas | Actor Y vamos con los contenidos de Dragonz.es de hoy, a las 10:10 horas, subimos la 4ª lección del Curso de Creación de Páginas Web para sitios de Artes Marciales, donde continuamos dándole forma a nuestra “tienda online”. Ya sabéis... más de 400 vídeo-tutoriales a tiempo real, para que podáis aprender y practicar desde casa, desde el trabajo, la playa, el parque… ¡desde donde queráis! y donde diariamente subimos nuevas lecciones de lunes a viernes. A menos de 0,1 céntimo/vídeo. Más de 30 cursos, desde lo más básico y tradicional, hasta lo más moderno y contemporáneo, katas, armas, combate, grappling, nutrición, arbitraje, elasticidad, preparación física, lucha escénica, acrobacias… ¡DE TODO! Y si queréis algún curso en concreto, tan solo tendréis que escribirnos a dragonz.es/contactar y pedirnos el curso que queráis que hagamos… ¡Además! Todos los suscriptores tendréis GRATIS la revista Dragonz Magazine enviada directamente a vuestra casa y en formato digital, las pasadas y las que vendrán. ¡Y además! 15% de descuento en la tienda online, gastos de envío GRATIS, 50% de descuento en nuestros seminarios y torneos, todas las fotos que hacemos en los torneos SIN MARCA DE AGUA… ¡Y todo esto por 10€/mes, sin trampa ni cartón! Sin compromiso de permanencia, te puedes borrar cuando quieras, apuntarte solo 1 mes o… ¡lo que quieras! Si todo esto os parece interesante, podéis probar un mes, porque no hay compromiso de permanencia y podréis borraros cuando queráis, vamos, el Netflix y Amazon de las artes marciales y deportes de contacto.  Y para terminar, comentaros que podéis escucharnos en Ivoox, Itunes, Soundcloud, Spreaker, Youtube, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Google Podcast y Sport Direct Radio en la 94,3 FM en Málaga y toda la Costa del Sol .Todos ellos tienen su formato de dar valoraciones de 5 estrellas o like… ¡y de comentar! así que por favor hacerlo, que me hace mucha ilusión, y nos ayuda a posicionarnos bien, y a que más oyentes nos conozcan. Y ya sin más... ¡Hasta el próximo lunes guerreros! GANBARUUUUUUU

Gutzon Borglum's masterpiece, the Mount Rushmore National Monument... Overblown tourist attraction, or a sculpture for the Ages? Listen to the unlikely story of its creation, and you might decide that somehow it's both.

Highlights The sculptor and the airplane industry: Gutzon Borglum | @01:40 General compromise - Mike Shuster | @09:15 Marshall’s plan for Cantigny - Dr. Edward Lengel | @13:15 James Reese Europe Tribute Concert - Ron Wasserman | @18:50 WWI Carnegie Council Fellowship program - Dr. Reed Bonadonna | @25:35 A granddaughter's history of the Boy Scouts - Dr. Julie Seton | @31:35 14-18 NOW: UK Centenary Art Commission - Jenny Waldman | @38:00 Speaking WWI: Cup ‘a Joe | @46:05 Dispatch Newsletter: highlights | @47:50 The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @49:35----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - episode #71 - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. This week: Mike Schuster, from the great war project blog tells us about General Pershing’s “compromise”, unpopular with the French and British command Ed Lengel with the story about the man who plans the Attack on Cantigny Ron Wasserman tells us about the upcoming James Reese Europe musical tribute in New York Dr. Reed Bonadonna introduces us to the WWI fellowship program from the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Dr. Julie Seton shares a history of the Boy Scouts Jenny Waldman joins us from the UK to tell us about the  amazing WW1 public arts projects from 14-18 NOW organization Katherine Akey with the commemoration of world war one in social media All on WW1 Centennial News -- a weekly podcast brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library and the Starr foundation. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. [MUSIC] Preface In July of 1917, shortly after America enters the war, congress passes a massive $640,000,000 aviation bill which is signed into law by President Woodrow Wilson. That is over $13.5 Billion in 2018 dollars and at the time it is one of the largest appropriation for a single idea that the country has ever made - It passes congress with little or  no objection - This is in no small part - because there are so many advocates that believe this incredible new technology of flying machines can be pivotal in the war. In support of the idea, famed airplane pioneer Orville Wright declares: “When my brother and I built and flew the first man-carrying machine, we thought that we were introducing into the world an invention which would make further wars…  practically impossible since both sides know exactly what the other is doing. “ Orville reasons further: "If the allies' armies are equipped with such a number of airplanes as to keep the enemy planes entirely back of the line, so that they are unable to direct gunfire or to observe the movement of the allied troops— in other words, if the enemy's eyes can be put out — it will be possible to end the war. “ With that as background let's jump into our Centennial Time Machine and roll back 100 years ago this week to see how the US is doing in realizing that idea... [MUSIC TRANSITION] [SOUND EFFECT] World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week It is the second week of May, 1918. The pages of the Official Bulletin, the government's war gazette, the newspaper, the New York Times and the magazine Aerial age Weekly are all filled with a story of scandal involving the US aircraft manufacturing industry. Charges of waste, incompetence, malfeasance and graft are being bandied about. And one of the more interesting parts is that a key character leading the charges against the government's Aircraft production board and the airplane manufacturers is none other than Gutzon Borglum. Who the heck is Gutzon Borglum? You may ask.. Well, he is the sculptor who is going to become famous for a little sculpture he will do between 1927 and 1941 in South Dakota where he will sculpt four heads into the crags of a mountain called Rushmore… But in May of 1918, already an established sculptor - he is busy accusing the US Airplane industry of incompetence! [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline: May 6, 1918 A headline in the NY times reads: Wilson orders Borglum aircraft charges sifted And the story reads: The demand for an investigation of allegations of graft in connection with the production of military aircraft was heeded by Pres. Wilson today when he decided to turn the whole matter over to Atty. Gen. Gregory, who was instructed to make a thorough investigation of the "wholesale charges" in regard to the production of aircraft. The charges were made by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. Another sensational feature was added to the case tonight when it became known that Maj. General George O Squier Chief signal Officer of the Army, who was accused by Mr. Borglum of hampering the work of investigation undertaken by the latter, had countered the accusations with a request for a military court of inquiry. The story is the big buzz in all the national news and aeroplane industry media. And as we started to explore it, it gets ever more strange - Clearly something is up because, the US has spent an incredible fortune and only delivered 5,000 planes - mostly trainers not fighters - what’s up with senate investigation?  The justice department probe? The President’s statements? The army’s court of inquiry? What are the roots of this nearly frenetic situations??? Well… Let’s take a little closer look at our buddy the sculptor Gutzon Borglum - seriously! He is actually the center of the story! In a biography on him that we found - and we have the link for you in the podcast notes, here is what we learn. Borglum makes drawings for a new plane he called the “fish”. His idea is rejected by the government's Aircraft production board,  that is in charge of approving plane design for govt money -- Borglum notes many, many other designers get rejected too. Apparently, he thinks of a way to capitalize on the airplane manufacturing chaos -- So he complains through some Washington contacts that he has,  about the terrible wastage going on with all with that money earmarked for plane design and building in the US. The bad buzz reaches all the way to President Wilson and in Autumn 1917-- BORGLUM himself runs an investigation and submits a report to the government on the lack of airplane production. Now… Apparently Borglum postures that he has been given full govt authority to do this investigation -- but actually he hasn’t.  He just seems to be running on self-appointed bravado and posturing as if he DOES have officially sanctioned authority. Now President Wilson actually corrects him in the spring -- but damage has already been done to many, many aeronautical companies who have been dragged through the mud very publicly. This week in 1918, on May 10th-- it comes to light that Borglum, in fact,  is using his influence with the president to get contracts for himself and a new company -- for which he is a silent partner. The scheme, apparently is that he is managing to discredit company after company with the govt’s blessing-- leaving HIS company to pick up contracts in the aftermath. Even as this comes to light, Borglum “stonewalls” all of the accusations and accused his detractors as purveyors of “fake news” and of being liars and just continues his attacks on other aeronautical companies. A lot of reorganization takes place in the wake of this controversy - and probes and official investigations will continue  -- but we wondered -- what ever became of Borglum!? He continues to be shaker, mover and influencer all the way… here are some highlights In 1918, he was one of the drafters of the Czechoslovakian  declaration of independence (despite being an american by birth to Danish immigrants), he continues to make sculptures and memorials, famously sculpting an amazing and striking work called “The Aviator” which sits on   the University of Virginia campus, of course he gets permission and funding to carve up an entire mountain at Mount Rushmore creating a historic and iconic work of public art. He also happens to be a very high ranking member of the KKK, a Freemason, and an organizer of the Armory Show in New York. Gutzon Borglum - an genuinely amazing and fascinating character --- banging on a hornets nest in aeroplane manufacturing industry 100 years ago this week - In the war that changed the world! Aerial Age weekly https://books.google.com/books?id=GpJMAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA490&lpg=PA490&dq=gutzon+borglum+aircraft+manufacturing&source=bl&ots=06w8Xcz_qU&sig=g9EwA4S3_ofnZQZq3Ecs391tqnA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjr3qCr2PfaAhVE4mMKHbQ3DZQQ6AEISjAD#v=onepage&q=gutzon%20borglum%20aircraft%20manufacturing&f=false Book excerpt on Borglum: https://books.google.com/books?id=9y8cBQAAQBAJ&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=gutzon+borglum+airplanes&source=bl&ots=cEvEjx-DYI&sig=CiuaEx_6hlFRoeuDkdRZLmfErAY&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjY-fXvu_jaAhUHk1kKHdNqDYg4ChDoAQhAMAQ#v=onepage&q=gutzon%20borglum%20airplanes&f=false   NYTimes Articles: https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/07/102699430.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/08/102699763.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/08/102699805.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/08/102699806.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/10/102700511.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/11/102700842.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/05/12/98263681.pdf [MUSIC TRANSITION] Great War Project Moving across the Atlantic to “Over There”, Mike Shuster, former NPR correspondent and curator for the Great War Project blog takes a look at General Pershing’s “compromise” with the French and British command, mutiny among the Austrians and Armenian nationalist fighters - An interesting post Mike! [MIKE POST] Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. The links to Mike Shuster’s Great War Project blog and the post -- are in the podcast notes. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2018/05/06/compromise-of-the-allies/ [SOUND EFFECT] America Emerges: Military Stories from WW1 Welcome to our segment - America Emerges: Military Stories from WWI with Dr. Edward Lengel. Many of you may have  heard of the “Marshall Plan”, This was a major $13 billion strategic initiative to help western europe rebuilt after WWII… Well the architect and namesake of that monumental strategy was just a young, but brilliant officer in WWI, developing his strategic chops, as Ed story this week shows. [ED LENGEL] [MUSIC TRANSITION] To be continued…. Dr. Edward Lengel is an American military historian, author, and our segment host for America Emerges: Military Stories from WWI. There are links in the podcast notes to Ed’s post and his web sites as an author.   Links:http://www.edwardlengel.com/george-c-marshall-plans-attack-cantigny-may-1918/ https://www.facebook.com/EdwardLengelAuthor/ http://www.edwardlengel.com/about/ The Great War Channel From the Great War Channel on Youtube -  videos about WWI 100 years ago this week, and from a more european perspective --- New episodes this week include: Pershing Under Pressure-- the End of La Lys Our Trip to Turkey Recap The Western Front Awakens -- Peace in the East See their videos by searching for “the great war” on youtube or following the link in the podcast notes! Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW That’s the news from 100 Years ago this week  - It is time to fast forward into the present with WW1 Centennial News NOW - [SOUND EFFECT] This part of the podcast focuses on NOW and how we are commemorating the centennial of WWI! Spotlight on the Media James Reese Europe 100th Anniversary Tribute Event Music: Castle House Rag and One Step, by James Reese Europe from the CD “Take a Bow” by the New York Jazzharmonic Trad-Jazz Sextet. That clip was from Castle House Rag and One Step composed by James Reese Europe who is the subject of our spotlight on the media with an  upcoming James Reese Europe 100th Anniversary Tribute concert. Who is James Reese Europe? Well, his Library of Congress biography opens with a quote from Eubie Blake, another famed American composer, lyricist, and jazz man: "James Reese Europe was our benefactor and inspiration. Even more, he was the Martin Luther King of music." Europe earned this praise by being an unflagging innovator not only in his compositions and orchestrations, but in his organizational ability and leadership. One of America's greatest musicians, he progressed from strength to strength but was pointlessly cut down at what seemed like the pinnacle of his career.” Well that is just a setup up - To tell us about the man, and the Tribute concert, which will take place on June 8th, 2018, in New York City is Ron Wasserman, artistic director for the New York Jazzharmonic. Welcome, Ron! [welcome/greetings] [Ron-- our intro to Mr. Europe was sort of a tease - can you tell us about the man please?] [OK.. Now about the tribute - where is it, what is it and if we are lucky enough to be in NY to attend - what will we experience?] [How did this come about?] [Ron: Any closing thoughts about the legacy of the Harlem Hellfighters on music?] [thank you/goodbyes] Ron Wasserman is the artistic director for the New York Jazzharmonic. The tribute concert is co-sponsored by the New York Jazzharmonic, the NYC Veterans Alliance, and the National WWI Centennial Commission. We have links for you in the podcast notes! Links:www.symphonyspace.org/event/10003 http://www.nyjazzharmonic.org/index.html Remembering Veterans Carnegie Council WW1 Fellowship Program This week For Remembering Veterans -- We have invited Dr. Reed Bonadonna to join us. Dr. Bonadonna, Ph.D. and a retired US Marine Corps Colonel, is a Senior Fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs. He is managing their project, "The Living Legacy of the First World War”. We were very proud of and excited for her, when our own Katherine Akey announced that she was one of the nine recipients selected for a fellowship under the project        Reed! Welcome to the Podcast. [greetings] [To start -- What’s the program and what’s its goal?  ] [Reed - Can you tell us about some of the fellowship projects?] [When the fellowships are done - what happens to the work?] [I know the program is still in mid-stride - but what do think it will show us about the Living Legacy of WW1 is today?] [Thank you so much for coming in and speaking with us today!] [goodbyes/thanks] Dr. Reed Bonadonna is a Senior Fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs and the manager for their   "The Living Legacy of the First World War” project. Learn more about the program and the nine fellows’ projects by following ==--the links in the podcast notes. Links:https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/programs/WWI Education Dr Seton boy scouts history Let’s talk about the early days of scouting and WWI - Joining us is Dr. Julie Seton , granddaughter of Ernest Thompson Seton who was a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America and other youth organizations in the early 1900's. She is an expert on Scouting's early history as well as her grandfather's life as a naturalist, artist and, at one time, an internationally acclaimed literary figure, and she recently edited and published his autobiography, Trail of an Artist-Naturalist: The Autobiography of Ernest Thompson Seton Welcome, Julie! [greetings/welcome] [Julie - The history of the boy scouts -  actually begin in England with Lord Baden-Powell in the early 1900s, but your grandfather is also said to have influenced him - can you tell us the story?] [So when the the Boy Scouts of America officially organize? [if it did not come up in the previous question] [It’s a little off-topic but I wanted to ask… I read a fascinating account about your great grandfather - who apparently decided to present your grandfather with a bill for the entire cost of raising him, including the doctor’s cost for his birth….  and that Ernest actually paid him - Is that myth?] [Back to the subject at hand - by the time America enters WWI, scouting is still very young but President Wilson gives the young men a specific charter and roll in the war effort - can you tell us about that?] [Katherine and I were talking about this - if the Boy Scouts of America was formed in 1910 - and aimed at adolescents - the very first scouts would have likely served in WWI -  did any of them become notables? ] [Current scouting -- we’ve seen several eagle scouts with memorial restoration efforts-- ] [goodbye/thanks] Dr. Julie Seton is the granddaughter of Ernest Thompson Seton and an expert on Scouting's early history. Learn more about the history of the Boy Scouts, and current Eagle Scout WW1 projects, by following the links in the podcast notes. links:http://etSetoninstitute.org/ http://www.worldscoutingmuseum.org/WWI.shtml https://everydaylivesinwar.herts.ac.uk/2015/07/stories-of-the-scouts-in-first-world-war/ https://www.scouting.org/programs/cub-scouts/leaders/about/history/ http://www.nesa.org/site/c.9oIFJMPsGgIWF/b.9535063/k.E891/Eagle_Project_Ideas.htm https://www.wvgazettemail.com/news/remains-of-wwi-medal-of-honor-recipient-to-be-laid/article_998bc7ec-cf78-51e5-a294-550a2a2004ac.html International Report 1418 now As we have been looking at WW1 Centennial News Now, one of the things that has struck us about the centennial commemoration of WWI,  is that it tends to focus a part of itself - not just on academic, military and historical remembrance but also on art, public works of art and artists. This first struck me when we reported on some commemoration efforts by our friends and counterparts in New Zealand.   Of course, there is our OWN major work of pubic art, the wwI memorial sculpture by Sabin Howard - but truly notable in all this is the United Kingdom’s centennial support of 14-18 NOW, their WWI Centenary Art Commission, implementing a five-year program of arts experiences intended to connect people with the First World War-- To tell us about it, we’re joined from the UK by Jenny Waldman, the director of the program. Jenny, welcome to the podcast! [welcome/greetings] [Jenny, can you tell us a bit about how 14-18 NOW came about? ] [You have, and are doing some great project - can you tell us about some of them? ] [In the lead in, I mentioned that commemorating something like WWI through art experiences was not immediately obvious to me - but it seems like a very important part of the puzzle. Could you help our audience understand why?] [Jenny - we want to keep reporting on your efforts - especially those projects that are now coming “over here”. What can we look forward to? [if these things did not already get covered]] [Jenny Waldman thank you so much for joining us today!] [thanks/goodbyes] Jenny Waldman is the director of 14-18 NOW. Learn more about the organization and the many many wonderful projects by following the link in the podcast notes. Link:https://www.1418now.org.uk/about/ Speaking WW1 Welcome to our weekly feature “Speaking World War 1” -- Where we explore the words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- Waking up to a steaming cup of coffee is a universal pleasure. It’s warm, it’s fortifying, and it can help you make it into and  through your day -- That warm drink is sometimes referred to as a Cup o’ Joe… and of course we wondered where that phrase came from? In fact, this nickname for coffee has rather murky origins, with several theories being put forward. And one of the most common legends is that the ‘Joe’ in the phrase refers to Josephus Daniels, the American Secretary of the Navy during World War I. Daniels was an ardent prohibitionist, and as such he banned the consumption of alcohol on Navy ships well before Prohibition or even America’s declaration of war-- It was General Order 99 issued on June 1, 1914 that ended the shipboard toddy of rum for the sailors. So our swabbies were forced to indulge in other beverages, particularly coffee-- which led the men to to refer to  a serving of coffee as a ‘cup of joe’. There is some doubt in the truth of this myth -- since alcohol was already hard to come by onboard vessels for ordinary sailors, General Order 99 had little impact on their lives. It’s possible that the name ‘Joe’ denoted an ordinary everyday man, reflecting the rise in coffee consumption at the turn of the 20th century-- but we like the josephus myth. A cup of joe - this week’s phrase for speaking WW1. There are links for you in the podcast notes. Links: https://www.knowyourphrase.com/cup-of-joe https://www.rogersfamilyco.com/index.php/the-origins-of-a-cup-of-joe/ [SOUND EFFECT] Articles and Posts Highlights from the Dispatch Newsletter For Articles and posts -- here are some of the highlights from our weekly Dispatch newsletter. [DING] Headline: Islay Ceremonies Remember US War Dead Read about the commemorations that took place last Friday in Scotland to remember the 700 people who died in two separate WW1 disasters off the coast of the Isle of Islay [DING] Headline: The CDC hosts 1918 Influenza Pandemic Commemoration If our interview with author Kenneth C. Davis last week piqued your interest in the flu of 1918, read this article about the CDC’s commemoration of the disease that ripped through the world population 100 years ago. [DING] Headline: Who was Alan Seeger… and Why did french President Macron mention him to congress? Find the answer by reading the article by Commission Intern Nicole Renna. [DING] Headline: Everard Bullis Sr - our featured Story of Service Read about Everard Bullis Sr, a Marine who saw action at Belleau Wood, St. Mihiel and Champagne. [DING] Finally, our  selection from our Official online Centennial Merchandise store -   this week, it’s our Custom Silk Tie -- great for college grads and  and for dads for father’s day.The red silk tie features World War One era aircraft and the official logo of the Centennial Commission on the back. And those are some of the headlines this week from the Dispatch Newsletter Subscribe to the whole thing by going to ww1cc.org/subscribe or follow the links in the podcast notes Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html http://www.ww1cc.org/dispatch https://www.archives.gov/citizen-archivist/missions The Buzz And that brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine, what did you pick? Lewis Hine Hi Theo -- We shared on Facebook this week what I think is one of the most interesting photography articles from The Atlantic-- the article “100 Years Ago: France in the Final Year of World War I” is a series of 35 photographs from American Photographer Lewis Hine. Hine had a long and tumultuous career; he was well known after working for the National Child Labor Committee, photographing children at work in coal mines, factories and farms all across the country. His images of children as young as four, their faces smeared with dirt and soot, machinery towering over them, are incredibly poignant. And as the War continued to rage in 1918 -- he traveled to Europe to photograph the American Red Cross relief programs. The photographs were also intended to drum up support for the Red Cross and to appeal to the American populace back home. The images include portraits of young French orphans, lone survivors standing amongst the rubble of flattened frontline towns, Doughboys fishing in a river outside the Chateau de Blois and exhausted wounded soldiers convalescing at Red Cross Hospitals across France. They have Hine’s recognizable haunting quality -- and are seriously beautiful. See them all at the link in the podcast notes. That’s it for this week in the Buzz. Link:https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2018/05/100-years-ago-france-in-the-final-year-of-world-war-i/559454 Outro And that wraps up the second  week of May for WW1 Centennial News. Thank you for listening. We also want to thank our guests... Mike Shuster, Curator for the great war project blog Dr. Edward Lengel, Military historian and author Ron Wasserman, artistic director of the New York Jazzharmonic Dr. Reed Bonadonna, retired US Marine Corps Colonel and Senior Fellow with the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs Dr. Julie Seton, Boy Scout historical expert Jenny Waldman, director of 14-18 NOW Katherine Akey, WWI Photography specialist, line producer for the podcast and fellowship awardee for Dr. Bonadonna’s program Many thanks to Mac Nelsen our sound editor and to Eric Marr for his great input and research assistance...  This week we say goodbye to our intern John Morreale - who’s finishing up his semester at the George Washington University. John, you were a great contributor to the show. Good luck and thank you from us and the audience! And I am Theo Mayer - your host. The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Including this podcast! We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library as well as the Starr foundation for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn  - now with our new interactive transcript feature for students, teachers and sharing. Just a note to listeners, the transcript publishes about 2 days after the show. You can also access the WW1 Centennial News podcast on  iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Podbean, Stitcher - Radio on Demand, Spotify or using your smart speaker.. Just say “Play W W One Centennial News Podcast” - and now also available on Youtube search for our WW1 Centennial channel. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thank you for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here today about the war that changed the world! [music] Voice 1: Hey Mac - gimme a slice a pie and a cup o’ joe.. Hmmm I wonder why it’s called a cup o’ joe? Voice 2 Mac: You’ll just hafta listen to that WW1 Centennial News Podcast to find out  - bub - So long!

Who is Gutzon Borglum, you ask? How strange that the sculptor of the Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota is practically unknown, even in the United States. In the first of this two-part episode, we look at the life and work of the man, before he met the mountain.

Look, based on 2017, “aliens land on Earth” is only about the 20th least-likely thing that will happen this year. (Right behind “Trump admits it was a joke” and ahead of “Andy Kaufman admits it was a joke.”) So in case it does happen, as a people we need to have an ace in the hole: movies that we can show to aliens to prove that we’re cool. This week Michael and Richard take different paths to cool, and it’s up to Jeff to separate the Fonzies from the Potsies. And if you aren’t too cool for school, beam yourself over to iTunes or your other favorite podcast listening service and give us a review. SHOW NOTES 3:04 – “Rebel Without a Cause” (Richard’s Choice) 7:13 – “Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Michael’s Choice) 11:59 – “Shaft” (Richard’s Choice) 17:00 – “Mars Attacks” (Michael’s Choice) 23:45 – “Guardians of the Galaxy” (Jeff’s “Gutzon Borglum’s Bag” Choice) 25:45 – “The Professional” (Richard’s Choice) 32:01 – “Wall-E” (Michael’s Choice) 38:41 – “Amateur” (Richard’s Choice) 46:22 – “The Lord of the Rings Trilogy” (Michael’s Choice)

The four huge granite heads of former presidents on Mount Rushmore have become one of America's most famous monuments. Construction started on the site in 1927, led by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. His granddaughter Robin Borglum Kennedy speaks to Lucy Burns about his work.Picture: Mount Rushmore, June 1995 (KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

The four huge granite heads of former presidents on Mount Rushmore have become one of America's most famous monuments. Construction started on the site in 1927, led by sculptor Gutzon Borglum. His granddaughter Robin Borglum Kennedy speaks to Lucy Burns about his work. Picture: Mount Rushmore, June 1995 (KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

The original design for one of America’s most recognized monuments was very different from its finished product. Lead sculptor Gutzon Borglum meant to depict the four presidents from the waist up and Susan B. Anthony was almost added to the landmark. In this episode, we exploring the obscure history of Mt. Rushmore, the secret room … Continue reading EP 32: The Secret Room Inside of Mt Rushmore and the Largest US Monument you’ve Never Heard of. →

PMK returns with this thought-provoking episode. Be prepared to be inspired, encouraged and challenged. Also be prepared to laugh. Featured music: ‘Gutzon Borglum’ and ‘Shrine of Democracy’ from ‘Mount Rushmore’ by Adam Young. http://www.facebook.com/pastorsmiddlekid

Yelp Review: 1 Star"If I could give zero to this collection of 'Merican phat pants ice cream zoo I would. This is a disgrace to the park system. Don't go here. Stay in the hills or badlands instead. I do not think it is patriotic to deface a mountain. Also the surrounding towns are horrible. I am pretty sure that the next gathering of the juggalos is taking place around here somewhere." Yelp Review: 1 Star "Not to downplay the achievements of the monument ... but, it was really not that awesome. Seriously, you can only look at giant heads carved into the side of a mountain for so long. We drove across the country and through South Dakota for this?" Yelp Review: 1 Star "not very good. kind of scary imo. my little sister cried. do NOT bring kids to this thing." Despite the one-star Yelp reviews, this South Dakota monument attracts more than 2 million tourists per year, became a sought-after movie backdrop by Alfred Hitchcock, which caused rumors and controversy with the National Parks Service, and started off with a 14-year construction using nearly 400 men and women. I'm your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind Mount Rushmore. Follow The Story Behind: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Website The One-Star Yelp Reviews were read by Adam and Bryon from Everyone has a Podcast and Porter from Porter's Podcast. The role of Bill Challis was played byRich Grimshaw, a forensic engineer from Cumming, Georgia. Brandon from the Basement Condition Podcast played Gutzon Borglum, and Podcast Rob from The Something-Something Cast played Alfred Hitchcock. Check out #PodernFamily on Twitter to find other great indie podcasts like this one. Click here to support this podcast on Patreon. Media: Music for Makers Sources: http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/mount-rushmore http://www.rosyinn.com/1320a1.html http://www-tc.pbs.org/nationalparks/media/pdfs/untold_stories_mount_rushmore.pdf https://www.nps.gov/moru/learn/historyculture/carving-history.htm http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/primary-resources/rushmore-north-northwest/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore_in_popular_culture http://ghostsnghouls.com/2013/10/04/mount-rushmore-haunted/ http://www.azquotes.com/author/50630-Gutzon_Borglum http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/biography/rushmore-borglum/ https://www.yelp.com/biz/mount-rushmore-national-memorial-keystone-2?

We could call this memo, “The Poodle and The Vamp, Part Two,” but we won't. No one likes the sequel quite so much as they liked http://mondaymemo.wpengine.com/newsletters/the-poodle-and-the-vamp (the original.) Talent isn't rare. Our world overflows with worthy talent that continues day-to-day unrecognized. I'll wager that you possess such talent. There is something you're capable of doing, I'll bet, that could make you famous around the world. Your fame might even happen in a whoosh, the way it did for Billy, Tom, and Ted. Billy Graham started preaching in 1947. In 1949, Billy set up a circus tent in Los Angeles, certainly not the first to do so. So there he was, night after night, just another preacher with a tent, when two words forever altered the trajectory of his life: “Puff Graham.” William Randolph Hearst, the newspaper mogul who inspired the movie, Citizen Kane, sent that unexplained, 2-word telegram to every editor at every newspaper he owned in America. The next day, papers from coast to coast were glowing with stories about this Christian minister. Hearst never told the papers to quit puffing Graham. And they never did. In his book, Just as I Am, Billy Graham says he never learned why Hearst took an interest in him. “Hearst and I did not meet, talk by phone, or correspond as long as he lived.” Billy Graham was, and is, remarkably talented. But so are 10,000 other ministers. Every poodle needs a vamp. “Tom Clancy was an insurance salesman in Maryland when, in the early nineteen-eighties, he wrote a book, ‘The Hunt for Red October,' that Ronald Reagan, with a handsome public mention, turned into a best-seller. Clancy's career took off like, well, like one of his rockets. Too nearsighted to serve in the armed forces, Clancy, who kept a tank on his front lawn, was a military fantasist whose end-is-nigh concoctions spawned a franchise…” – David Denby, The New Yorker, Jan. 20, 2014, p. 78 Reagan played vamp for Tom Clancy just as Hearst did for Billy Graham. But what about Teddy Roosevelt? Wasn't he one of the most popular and beloved presidents in the history of the United States? Nope. Not really. His policies and decisions were as hotly debated as those of Barack Obama today. We think of Roosevelt as “one of the great ones” primarily because his monumental face watches over America from Mount Rushmore along with Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, the undisputed big boys of American history. Roosevelt's vamp was Gutzon Borglum. Borglum was not commissioned by the government to create Mount Rushmore. It was a private work begun by a private individual. And that individual was a buddy of Ted Roosevelt back when Teddy was still alive. Roosevelt had been gone for only 8 years when Borglum began his carving. If Gutzon Borglum was only just now beginning to carve that granite in South Dakota, he might chose Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Carter because Gutzon answered to no one but himself. That is the power of a vamp. Do you believe in someone? Vamp for them. The Wizard of Ads partners are known throughout the Engish-speaking world because we have agreed upon a covenant: Never boast of your own accomplishments but only those of your partners. “You vamp for me. I'll vamp for you.” It's called “third party credibility,” or at least it used to be. Today they call it “feedback,” “comments” and “customer reviews.” Billy, Tom and Ted went viral before it had a name. But one thing remains the same: A poodle needs a vamp. Every business is a poodle. Every ad writer is a vamp. How good is yours? Roy H. Williams

My guess is that the names Gutzon Borglum and Lincoln Borglum mean absolutely nothing to you. But let me give you four other names and see if two plus four adds up to anything in your minds – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Some of you are still puzzled, but I imagine some of you have made the connection. Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln are, of course, the four U.S. Presidents whose faces are carved into granite in a mountain in South Dakota that we call Mt. Rushmore. And the men who did the carving were Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln. Construction on the 60 foot heads began in 1927 and was finally completed in 1941. Three million tourists visit the site every year. Even if you’ve never been there in person, you’ve surely seen the photographs. And while it’s safe to say that Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln would be remembered for as long as people study American history even if their likenesses hadn’t been carved into the side of a mountain, I think it’s fair to say that they will always be remembered a bit better because of the monument we call Mt. Rushmore.

My guess is that the names Gutzon Borglum and Lincoln Borglum mean absolutely nothing to you. But let me give you four other names and see if two plus four adds up to anything in your minds – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Some of you are still puzzled, but I imagine some of you have made the connection. Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln are, of course, the four U.S. Presidents whose faces are carved into granite in a mountain in South Dakota that we call Mt. Rushmore. And the men who did the carving were Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln. Construction on the 60 foot heads began in 1927 and was finally completed in 1941. Three million tourists visit the site every year. Even if you’ve never been there in person, you’ve surely seen the photographs. And while it’s safe to say that Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln would be remembered for as long as people study American history even if their likenesses hadn’t been carved into the side of a mountain, I think it’s fair to say that they will always be remembered a bit better because of the monument we call Mt. Rushmore.