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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 34 MIN

RUSHMORE, Part 2 - Three Wise Men

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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

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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...

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