As one of the most iconic monuments, Mount Rushmore, carved from South Dakota granite, draws more than 2 million visitors each year. I'm joined by Kaylynn Howard to explore the history and purpose behind this massive portrait of former presidents.

As one of the most iconic monuments, Mount Rushmore, carved from South Dakota granite, draws more than 2 million visitors each year. I'm joined by Kaylynn Howard to explore the history and purpose behind this massive portrait of former presidents.

Mount Rushmore with Kaylynn Howard.

History is all around us, The events of the past no matter how big or small have shaped the path of the lives of our ancestors and so have shaped our own lives. History from the Homestead is here to tell the story of those historic events that you probably have not read in any books. So join us as we take a look at the stories that played out in the small towns and big cities from across the U.S.A.

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