Iconic America

Behind the Scenes
1m

David Rubenstein walks us through his inspiration for creating "Iconic America."

Inside Look
31s

The symbols in Iconic America have a lot to say about who we are and who we have become.

Could Hollywood Be Successful Again?
S1 Ep2 | 1m 10s

A once-popular genre enjoyed a renaissance and helped save Hollywood in the 60s.

Hollywood as the Ultimate LA Symbol
S1 Ep2 | 1m 14s

This clip explains the role that car culture played in creating this timeless icon.

Hollywood Gets its Start
S1 Ep2 | 1m 22s

This clip looks at some of the anecdotes and myths about the origin of the Hollywood.

Often Imitated, Never Duplicated
S1 Ep2 | 3m 15s

From Dollywood to Bollywood & Nollywood, the Hollywood sign has inspired many imitators.

Power not Afforded Equally
S1 Ep2 | 1m 2s

Hollywood has bottled a kind of intangible magic that is inaccessible to most people.

The Gadsden Flag Preview
S1 Ep3 | 32s

The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag has been co-opted by a range of Americans throughout history.

Flags and Meaning in America
S1 Ep3 | 4m 7s

Flags are clearly an important part of what it means to be an American, but why is that?

Flags 101 - The Gadsden Flag
S1 Ep3 | 2m 57s

The Continental Congress chose the Gadsden flag as the first symbol of its naval ships.

Standing Against Tyranny
S1 Ep3 | 1m 27s

Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells David Rubenstein how he defines true patriotism.

The Gadsden Flag in Combat Abroad
S1 Ep3 | 33s

Armed forces vets discuss embracing the Gadsden flag during combat in the Middle East.

The Cowboy Preview
S1 Ep4 | 31s

The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic.

Buffalo Bill Helps Spread the Cowboy Mystique
S1 Ep4 | 3m 12s

Wild West Shows led to a skewed perspective of the role of real cowboys in America.

Why Did Cowboy Movies Leave Women Out of the Picture?
S1 Ep4 | 1m 55s

Westerns downplayed the role that women and minorities played in settling The West,

The Homestead Act Spurs Westward Expansion
S1 Ep4 | 3m 35s

The Homestead Act attracted thousands of settlers to The West with 160 acres of free land.

Philip Morris' Marlboro Man Lassoes a Hit Ad Campaign
S1 Ep4 | 1m 3s

The appeal and success of the Marlboro Man cigarette ad campaigns spanned decades.