Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories With David Rubenstein.

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

Tue, 7/1 at 8:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

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, 7/2 at 1:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

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, 7/2 at 3:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS HDTV

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.

Fri, 7/4 at 6:00 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.

Fri, 7/4 at 7:00 pm America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The American Bald Eagle

The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.

Fri, 7/4 at 8:00 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.

Fri, 7/4 at 11:00 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.

Sat, 7/5 at 12:00 am America/Chicago on Austin PBS WORLD

The American Bald Eagle

The American bald eagle symbolizes patriotism, environmental activism and Native American traditions.

Sat, 7/5 at 1:00 am 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.