Iconic America
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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Ep 1Fenway Park
The story of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the city's loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark.
Ep 2The Hollywood Sign
A real estate advertisement erected in 1923 becomes an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream.
Ep 3The Gadsden Flag
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.
Ep 4The Cowboy
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.
Ep 5The Statue of Liberty
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
Ep 6The American Bald Eagle
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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