While our morning was spent learning about an Indian hero, we spent our afternoon admiring four of our American heroes and an incredible sculptor, Guzton Borglum whose vision was no less than "the formal rendering of the philosophy of our government into granite on a mountain peak." 

The first photo shows how the mountain looked before the work began in 1925.  An amazing transformation occurred .  The last photo is a postcard that just made me smile.  Each time I return to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, I am amazed and as thoroughly impressed as my first visit.  I think that is truly the magic of this place.