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Two park rangers recall being the first to clean Mt. Rushmore

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By Esther Honig,

Amy Drozdowska

Published July 17, 2025 at 11:04 PM HST

In this StoryCorps, two park rangers recall being part of a team specially trained to brave the heights and wash the four faces of the presidents on Mt. Rushmore — something no one had ever attempted.

Copyright 2025 NPR

Esther Honig

Amy Drozdowska

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