Iconic America

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   E1. Fenway Park

   Apr 26, 2023 · 55m

   The story of Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, and the city's loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark.

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   E2. The Hollywood Sign

   May 3, 2023 · 55m

   A real estate advertisement erected in 1923 becomes an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream.

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   E3. The Gadsden Flag

   May 10, 2023

   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.

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   E4. The Cowboy

   May 17, 2023 · 55m

   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.

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   E5. The Statue of Liberty

   Jul 11, 2023 · 55m

   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

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   E6. The American Bald Eagle

   Jul 18, 2023 · 55m

   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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