Mount Rushmore symbolizes American democracy and national identity, featuring the faces of four influential presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt. Completed in 1941, it represents foundational ideals such as freedom and equality, as well as the expansion of the United States. Each president depicted played a pivotal role in shaping American history—Washington for independence, Jefferson for the expansion of territory, Lincoln for preserving the Union, and Roosevelt for progressive reform. Mount Rushmore has become a symbol of American resilience and a popular tourist destination, embodying both national pride and contentious historical narratives.