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March 15, 2007 —

According to The Rapid City Journal, Disney will film National Treasure: Book of Secrets at Mount Rushmore National Memorial next month. Here's a clip of the article:

Plans include location shooting at Mount Rushmore's Hall of Records, the tall tunnel carved directly behind the monument itself. Baker said he told the producers he wanted only a small film crew to go up there, and he said they were willing to reduce the size of the crew.

"It's an area of concern from a safety standpoint and a security standpoint. I don't mind a few (people) up there," Baker said.

The producers had no plans to film on the face of Mount Rushmore, which is off limits, Baker said.

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