Four Famous Places to Visit

Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

 

This famous landmark has the faces of four Presidents carved into the mountain.

 

Designed by Danish sculptor Gutzon Borglum who worked with a crew of 360 people, the sculpture was begun in 1927 and completed in 1942. Can you figure out how many years that is? Each face is about 60 feet tall. It is believed that President Washington symbolizes independence; President Jefferson symbolizes democracy; President Lincoln symbolizes equality; and President Roosevelt symbolizes the United States role in world affairs. President Roosevelt is also responsible for the formation of our National park system.



 

The Statue of Liberty, New York

 

 

This symbol of freedom was a gift from France.

 

The Statue of Liberty is also a tribute to the friendship between France and the United States during the American Revolution. The statue is 111 feet, 1 inch tall and is made of 225 tons of copper.

 

 

The U.S. Capitol Building

 

 

The Capitol is home to the U.S. Congress.

 

The famous dome is made of cast iron topped by the bronze Statue of Freedom. The capitol is open for tours. Visitors can see many famous works of art, statues, and historic parts of the building.

 

 

The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

 







 

This bridge crosses the Golden Gate strait which connects the Pacific Ocean to the San Francisco Bay.

 

This bridge is the 9th largest suspension bridge in the world. It was designed by Joseph Strauss, Irving Morrow, and Charles Alton Ellis. The bridge was completed in 1937.