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South Dakota becomes a state
Pierre becomes the temporary capital, but several cities vie for the permanent post. The issue isn't settled for nearly 20 years. The Beauty of South Dakota -
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South Dakota Timeline
A timeline of significant events in our states history. -
Wounded Knee Massacre
The last battle of the American Indian Wars. Wounded Knee Massacre Big Foot's Minniconjou band -
Mount Rushmore Construction Begins
President Coolidge insisted that, along with Washington, two Republicans and one Democrat be portrayed. Here is a video on the construction of Mount Rushmore. -
Mount Rushmore Completed
Sculpted by Danish-American Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln Borglum, Mount Rushmore is sculptures of the heads of four United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. Here is a video on the final masterpiece that is, Mount Rushmore. -
Crazy Horse Memorial Began
The Memorial’s mission is to honor the culture, tradition and living heritage of North American Indians. Crazy Horse -
World War II Memorial
The state’s World War II Memorial, set on a peninsula built into Capitol Lake, consists of six bronze figures representing the military branches in which South Dakotans served. WWII Monument
