American Symbols & Landmarks1927-1941

Rushmore was carved with dynamite

Of the carving done with dynamite

Approximately 90% of Mount Rushmore’s carving was accomplished with dynamite.

Finishing work was done by drilling a honeycomb of shallow holes and smoothing the surface by hand.

Source

Carving historyNational Park Service

Keep going

American Symbols & Landmarks

Years the flag carried 15 stripes

The American flag had 15 stripes from 1795 to 1818.1795-1818Read it American Symbols & Landmarks

Stars and stripes on the Fort McHenry flag

The flag that inspired "The Star-Spangled Banner" had 15 stars and 15 stripes.1814Read it American Symbols & Landmarks

Feet, as originally made

The original Star-Spangled Banner measured 30 feet by 42 feet.1813Read it