Iconic America (2023)
Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein
Examining the history of America through iconic symbols, objects and places; host David Rubenstein.
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Episodes
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1. Fenway Park2023-04-26 · 55mThe story of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the city's loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark.
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2. The Hollywood Sign2023-05-03 · 55mA real estate advertisement erected in 1923 becomes an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream.
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3. The Gadsden Flag2023-05-10The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag is such a potent symbol of independence that it has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history.
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4. The Cowboy2023-05-17 · 55mThe cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic. This episode examines the myths and realities of this archetype, which remains as potent as eve
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5. The Statue of Liberty2023-07-11 · 55mThis episode explores the evolving meaning of The Statue of Liberty as symbol for a “nation of immigrants,” and how it embodies our values and our conflicts, from abolition and wom
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6. The American Bald Eagle2023-07-18 · 55mThe story of how the American Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography, a symbol not only of patriotism but also of environmental activism and Native American
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7. Stone Mountain2023-07-25 · 55mAs Confederate statues are torn down across the country and the nation wrestles with its past, there are heated arguments about the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain, Georgia,
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8. The Golden Gate Bridge2023-08-01 · 55mThe Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Can America continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st cent
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