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Tue, Jul 27, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM EDT
Virtual Event
Mount Rushmore Controversy: The Luigi Del Bianco Story
Rushmore's hidden story is revealed by Italian Chief Carver Luigi Del Bianco!
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Virtual Event
Mount Rushmore Controversy: The Luigi Del Bianco Story
Rushmore's hidden story is revealed by Italian Chief Carver Luigi Del Bianco!

About this event

Actor/Storyteller Lou Del Bianco portrays his grandfather, Luigi Del Bianco, and talks about his unsung contribution as chief carver on our nation’s greatest memorial, Mount Rushmore. Lou uses authentic photos, timelines and primary source documents to bring Luigi’s story to life. The presentation culminates with designer Gutzon Borglum’s praise of Luigi, the 25 year struggle to get him recognized and the CBS SUNDAY MORNING tribute where a plaque at Mount Rushmore is finally unveiled! Now a published book authored by Lou, “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow” is a dramatic and touching story about Luigi’s legacy and the immigrant struggle.

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mount rushmore
HISTORY
STORYTELLING
CONTROVERSY
immigrant
stone carving
national monument
luigi del bianco
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