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Iconic America
S1E5
The Statue of Liberty
In this new eight-episode documentary series, David Rubenstein explores America's 400-year history through a close examination of iconic national symbols such as the Hollywood Sign, Fenway Park, American cowboys and the Statue of Liberty: indelible artifacts, places, and archetypes. Each episode tells the story of an American symbol to reveal its origins, significance and the arc of its resonance.
TV Schedule
Full Episodes
The Golden Gate Bridge
S1E8
The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit....
Stone Mountain
S1E7
As the nation wrestles with its past, the fate of Stone Mountain stands in question.
The American Bald Eagle
S1E6
The story of how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.
The Statue of Liberty
S1E5
A look at The Statue of Liberty's evolving meaning as symbol for a “nation of immigrants."...
The Cowboy
May 17, 2023
The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.
The Gadsden Flag
S1E3
The Gadsden flag has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history.
The Hollywood Sign
S1E2
A look at the L.A. landmark that became an international symbol of the American dream.
Clips & Previews
Preview
April 26, 2023
The symbols in Iconic America have a lot to say about who we are and who we have become.
Behind the Scenes
April 26, 2023
David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."
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