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Every one of them did great things for our country, but every one of them is a sinner. “We have statues of 44 presidents of the United States.

We are the City of Presidents,” the local newspaper quoted Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender as saying earlier this year. “My response to all of these is exactly the same. But, it does not appear the street corner chief executives will be on the move anytime soon. More recently, some have called for the Obama statue’s removal and even threatened to steal it, the local newspaper reported. In 2018, for example, a car struck the statue of Harry Truman, the second time in 11 years, the Rapid City Journal reported. Every president representedīut, the installation has not been without controversy or problems. In 2019, the most recent statue, of Barack Obama and sculpted by Rapid City artist James Van Nuys, was unveiled. The installation - which has been touted as the state’s third-largest public art project, behind Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial - dates to circa 2000. It offers the opportunity to connect with the nation’s chief executives uniquely - whether it’s a selfie or just a photo for the old travel album. The installation, which sprawls over several city blocks, features statues of all 43 presidents. RAPID CITY, South Dakota - The City of Presidents is one of the more unique public art installations anywhere in the world.