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ZitatA long-standing myth that hillside letters were built to identify communities from the air for early pilots who air-dropped mail is untrue.[2]
The first three mountain monograms built were constructed to end rivalries between different graduating classes at universities. Letters have also been erected to celebrate winning teams, to commemorate the building of high schools, in memory of local community members, and as Boy Scout projects.[citation needed]