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  • Could the U.S. give up Mount Rushmore? Iconic site is on list of 'sacred land' UN says

    05/05/2012 8:03:38 PM PDT · by Oldeconomybuyer · 75 replies
    UK Guardian ^ | May 5, 2012 | By Snejana Farberov
    A UN human official is urging the U.S. to turn over control of lands considered to be sacred to Native Americans, including the site of the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. James Anaya, the UN special rapporteur on the rights of indigenous peoples, unveiled his recommendations in Geneva on Friday after completing a 12-day visit to the U.S. where he met with representatives of indigenous peoples in six states. The fact-finder also had a chance to meet members of the Obama administration and briefed the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, but no member of Congress agreed to meet with him....