# RUSHMORE, Part 4 - A Tough Gospel to Spread

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Published: 2026-06-15T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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