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The Hollywood Sign Preview
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The story of how a real estate advertisement international symbol of the American dream.
Behind the Scenes
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David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."
Flags and Meaning in America
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Flags are clearly an important part of what it means to be an American, but why is that?
The Cowboy Preview
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The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.
The Golden Gate Bridge Preview
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The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.
The Statue of Liberty Preview
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It's hard to argue that there's a more iconic symbol of America than the Statue of Liberty
The American Bald Eagle Preview
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The story of how the Bald Eagle soared to its vaunted perch in American iconography.
A Catalyst for Reflection on Our Past Transgressions
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Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith reflects on Lady Liberty's potential as an agent of change.
Confederate Monuments as a Constant Reminder of Separatism
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Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith discusses Stone Mountain's psychological toll on Black people
An Alternative Rationalization for the Civil War
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Hasan Jeffries explains why some Southerners try to reframe the causes of the Civil War.
Meet Stone Mountain Memorial Association's Black Chairman
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The head of Stone Mountain Memorial Association discusses plans for the monument's future.
Pushback in the Immediate Aftermath of Integration
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Gloria Brown discusses the unfulfilled promises of integration.
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