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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UPCOMING EPISODES
Mon, 7/6 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Fenway 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.
Mon, 7/6 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The Hollywood Sign
A real estate advertisement erected in 1923 becomes an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream.
Tue, 7/7 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The Gadsden Flag
How the "Don't Tread on Me" flag has been co-opted by a wide variety of Americans over its long history.
Tue, 7/7 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The Cowboy
The myths and realities of the American cowboy.
Wed, 7/8 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The Statue of Liberty
The evolving meaning of the Statue of Liberty and how it embodies values and conflicts in America, from abolition to the treatment of refugees.
Wed, 7/8 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The American Bald Eagle
The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.
Thu, 7/9 at 1:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
Stone Mountain
As Confederate statues are removed across the country, arguments escalate over the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain in Georgia.
Thu, 7/9 at 2:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD
The Golden Gate Bridge
Exploring the story behind the Golden Gate Bridge, a symbol of America's can-do spirit.