U.S Landmarks

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U.S Landmarks
By Derek
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Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore
Mount Rushmore is a national monument. It is
located in the state of south Dakota. You
will find it in Black Hills. Gutzon Borglum
sculpted Mount Rushmore. It took 14 years to
create it.
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Washington Monument
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Washington Monument
Work on the stone monument did not begin
until July 4,1848. It was open to the public on
October 9,1888. No other building in D.C. is
allowed to be taller. The exterior of the
Washington Monument was completed on December
6,1884. Lightning rods at the top protect the
monument from lightning bolts.
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Statue of Liberty
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Statue of Liberty
There are 354 steps inside the statue and its
pedestal. There are 25 viewing windows in the
crown. The statue was re-assembled in the USA and
was completed on October 28, 1886. The Statue of
Liberty is a huge sculpture that is located
on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. Libertys
right hand holds a torch that is a symbol of
Liberty.
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Sources
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