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The Hollywood Sign Preview
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Returning July 11 with the First of Four New Episodes
There are hundreds of historical sites across America, but how we perceive them changes.
There are hundreds of historical sites across America, but how we perceive them changes.
Preview
The symbols in Iconic America have a lot to say about who we are and who we have become.
The symbols in Iconic America have a lot to say about who we are and who we have become.
The Hollywood Sign Preview
The story of how a real estate advertisement international symbol of the American dream.
The story of how a real estate advertisement international symbol of the American dream.
Fenway Park Preview
No ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
No ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
The Gadsden Flag Preview
The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag has been co-opted by a range of Americans throughout history.
The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag has been co-opted by a range of Americans throughout history.
Behind the Scenes
David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."
David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."
The Cowboy Preview
The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.
The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.
The Statue of Liberty Preview
It's hard to argue that there's a more iconic symbol of America than the Statue of Liberty
It's hard to argue that there's a more iconic symbol of America than the Statue of Liberty
Bald Eagles Gather in the Pristine Alaskan Ecosystem
The greatest bald eagle migration on Earth happens in the Alaskan village of Haines.
The greatest bald eagle migration on Earth happens in the Alaskan village of Haines.
The American Bald Eagle Preview
The story of how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.
The story of how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.
Stone Mountain Preview
Should Confederate leaders remain on places like Stone Mountain, or should they be erased?
Should Confederate leaders remain on places like Stone Mountain, or should they be erased?
The Golden Gate Bridge Preview
The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.
The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.
The French Connection
America's greatest symbol has its roots in a small town in France, 300 miles from Paris.
America's greatest symbol has its roots in a small town in France, 300 miles from Paris.
An Alternative Rationalization for the Civil War
Hasan Jeffries explains why some Southerners try to reframe the causes of the Civil War.
Hasan Jeffries explains why some Southerners try to reframe the causes of the Civil War.
The Bald Eagle Appears in the First Great Seal of the U.S.
Why did the Founding Fathers decide to use the bald eagle in the Great Seal of the U.S.?
Why did the Founding Fathers decide to use the bald eagle in the Great Seal of the U.S.?
Endangered National Symbol
The effect of DDT on the Bald Eagle population in the northeastern U.S. was devastating.
The effect of DDT on the Bald Eagle population in the northeastern U.S. was devastating.
Hidden tolls: The Impact of Freeways on BIPOC Communities
BIPOC communities bear the brunt of the environmental cost of U.S. highway development.
BIPOC communities bear the brunt of the environmental cost of U.S. highway development.
Meet Stone Mountain Memorial Association's Black Chairman
The head of Stone Mountain Memorial Association discusses plans for the monument's future.
The head of Stone Mountain Memorial Association discusses plans for the monument's future.
Overcoming Construction Challenges and Skeptics
The plan to construct the Golden Gate Bridge was met with scores of skeptics.
The plan to construct the Golden Gate Bridge was met with scores of skeptics.
United Daughters of the Confederacy's Lost Soldiers
United Daughters of the Confederacy had a pivotal role memorializing Confederate soldiers.
United Daughters of the Confederacy had a pivotal role memorializing Confederate soldiers.
Bridging Times: An Icon of American Innovation
Does America have the can-do spirit for another Golden Gate-level engineering achievement?
Does America have the can-do spirit for another Golden Gate-level engineering achievement?
The Infamous Bird's 1000 Pound Nest
This clip features a Bald Eagle's nest that is estimated to weigh around 1000 pounds.
This clip features a Bald Eagle's nest that is estimated to weigh around 1000 pounds.
Restoring and Hacking Bald Eagles in NY
David talks to Peter Nye, the biologist who saved the bald eagle population in New York.
David talks to Peter Nye, the biologist who saved the bald eagle population in New York.
Confederate Monuments as a Constant Reminder of Separatism
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses Stone Mountain's psychological toll on Black people
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses Stone Mountain's psychological toll on Black people
Pushback in the Immediate Aftermath of Integration
Gloria Brown discusses the unfulfilled promises of integration.
Gloria Brown discusses the unfulfilled promises of integration.
A Catalyst for Reflection on Our Past Transgressions
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith reflects on Lady Liberty's potential as an agent of change.
Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith reflects on Lady Liberty's potential as an agent of change.