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Why Mount Rushmore's Hall of Records & Time Capsule Matter

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum wanted future generations to know the who and why of Rushmore

Aired 09/17/2016 | Rating NR

Images of the Past

Why Mount Rushmore's Hall of Records & Time Capsule Matter

Clip: Season 6 Episode 6 | 1m 19s

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum wanted future generations to know the who and why of Rushmore

Mary Ellis Borglum talks about the importance of the Hall of Records in her father's vision for Mount Rushmore.

Aired 09/17/2016 | Rating NR

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Images of the Past

Why Mount Rushmore's Hall of Records & Time Capsule Matter

Clip: Season 6 Episode 6 | 1m 19s

Mary Ellis Borglum talks about the importance of the Hall of Records in her father's vision for Mount Rushmore.

Aired 09/17/2016 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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