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S1E8
The Golden Gate Bridge
August 01, 2023
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?
Full Episodes
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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