In this new eight-episode documentary series, David Rubenstein explores America’s 400-year history through a close examination of iconic national symbols such as the Hollywood Sign, Fenway Park, American cowboys and the Statue of Liberty: indelible artifacts, places, and archetypes. Each episode tells the story of an American symbol to reveal its origins, significance and the arc of its resonance.
Episodes
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Episode 8, Season 1
The Golden Gate BridgeThe Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.55:11 -
Episode 7, Season 1
Stone MountainAs the nation wrestles with its past, the fate of Stone Mountain stands in question.55:38 -
Episode 6, Season 1
The American Bald EagleThe story of how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.55:08 -
Episode 5, Season 1
The Statue of LibertyA look at The Statue of Liberty's evolving meaning as symbol for a “nation of immigrants."55:11 -
Episode 4, Season 1
The CowboyThe cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.55:24 -
Episode 3, Season 1
The Gadsden FlagThe Gadsden flag has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history.55:11 -
Episode 2, Season 1
The Hollywood SignA look at the L.A. landmark that became an international symbol of the American dream.55:35 -
Episode 1, Season 1
Fenway ParkNo ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox55:27
