The Golden Gate Bridge
The 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 century?
Episodes
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The Golden Gate Bridge
S1 E8 - 55m 11s
The 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 century?
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Stone Mountain
S1 E7 - 55m 38s
As 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, the Confederate Mount Rushmore.
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The American Bald Eagle
S1 E6 - 55m 8s
The 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 traditions.
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The Statue of Liberty
S1 E5 - 55m 11s
This 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 women’s suffrage to the treatment of refugees
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The Cowboy
S1 E4 - 55m 24s
The 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 ever in the 21st century.
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The Gadsden Flag
S1 E3 - 55m 11s
The “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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The Hollywood Sign
S1 E2 - 55m 35s
The Hollywood Sign episode examines the history of the Los Angeles landmark, which was erected in 1923 originally as a real estate advertisement, and went on to become an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.
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Fenway Park
S1 E1 - 55m 27s
Baseball is a favorite American pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. This episode tells the story of a city’s loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Extras + Features
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Preview
S1 - 31s
"Historical symbols have a lot to say about who we are and who we have become, but our collective memory is shaped by who is doing the storytelling. At a time when America has become increasingly divided, it's important to remember the things that connect us." -- David Rubenstein
Schedule
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Iconic America
The Statue of Liberty
Monday
Jul 15
1 Hour
The evolving meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how it embodies values and conflicts in America, from abolition to the treatment of refugees. -
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Iconic America
The Statue of Liberty
Tuesday
Jul 16
1 Hour
The evolving meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how it embodies values and conflicts in America, from abolition to the treatment of refugees. -
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Iconic America
The Gadsden Flag
Tuesday
Jul 16
1 Hour
How the "Don't Tread on Me" flag has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history. -
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Iconic America
The Gadsden Flag
Wednesday
Jul 17
1 Hour
How the "Don't Tread on Me" flag has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history. -
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Iconic America
The Golden Gate Bridge
Wednesday
Jul 17
1 Hour
Exploring the story behind the Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of America's can-do spirit. -
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Iconic America
The American Bald Eagle
Wednesday
Jul 17
1 Hour
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions. -
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Iconic America
The Statue of Liberty
Wednesday
Jul 17
1 Hour
The evolving meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how it embodies values and conflicts in America, from abolition to the treatment of refugees. -
Image
Iconic America
The Golden Gate Bridge
Wednesday
Jul 17
1 Hour
Exploring the story behind the Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of America's can-do spirit. -
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Iconic America
The Golden Gate Bridge
Thursday
Jul 18
1 Hour
Exploring the story behind the Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of America's can-do spirit. -
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Iconic America
Fenway Park
Monday
Jul 22
1 Hour
The 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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Iconic America
The Hollywood Sign
Tuesday
Jul 23
1 Hour
A real estate advertisement erected in 1923 becomes an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream. -
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Iconic America
The Cowboy
Wednesday
Jul 24
1 Hour
The myths and realities of the American cowboy. -
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Iconic America
Stone Mountain
Thursday
Jul 25
1 Hour
As Confederate statues are removed across the country, arguments escalate over the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain in Georgia.
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