Mount Rushmore was meant to show four US presidents down to the waist, but money ran out in 1941

Mount Rushmore, recognized as the Shrine of Democracy, showcases the visages of four influential U.S. Presidents. This monumental project began in 1923 but endured numerous funding and construction hurdles over a span of 14 years. Gutzon Borglum envisioned more than just the portraits of these leaders; he highlighted their significant contributions. Following his death, work stopped due to wartime funding limitations, leaving parts of the project unfinished.