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by Rick Amorey
South Dakota may seem quite the same as with many Great Plains State, at first look. South Dakota has vast areas of land, with agriculture being a staple of their economic growth. Unfortunately, it has experienced rural flight; the newer generations want to make their fortunes someplace else and hope for a better life.
South Dakota is much better known for something else, though, if you are familiar with your history. It is an important tourist destination, as the first two centuries of our country-s history has been here in this state. Etched right on Mount Rushmore, in South Dakota is the iconic image of four of our nation-s presidents.
We are proud of the people who are etched upon the face of the mountain, of course. But this tourist destination has a bit of a controversy. The mountain has always been a sacred place to Native American Indians, and they claim that the place has been desecrated because of this.
Though these controversies exist, it cannot be denied that the image has been engraved in our minds as an icon of American history. For this reason, we receive an approximate of two million tourists annually. These people come to see Mount Rushmore, and are eager to bring home souvenirs.
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So, craftspeople now have an excellent opportunity for a small business venture here. Patriotism is at very high levels in Mount Rushmore, and crafted items that show these cultural icons are always good. It-s heartwarming that a lot of Americans are interested in the history of our country, and the struggles our ancestors had to attain independence.
Best of all, I am proud of the youth that take an interest in our country and its rich history. Such a patriotic soul often goes unrewarded; for my part, I try to make their visit memorable by making and distributing crafts inspired by Mount Rushmore.
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