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David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, on location and in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history and how its meaning has changed over time, using them as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.
Preview Length 01:00 Premiere: 04/26/23

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The Golden Gate Bridge
S1 E8 Length 55:11 Premiere Date 08/01/23

Stone Mountain
S1 E7 Length 55:38 Premiere Date 07/25/23

The American Bald Eagle
S1 E6 Length 55:08 Premiere Date 07/18/23

The Statue of Liberty
S1 E5 Length 55:11 Premiere Date 07/11/23

The Cowboy
S1 E4 Length 55:24 Premiere Date 05/17/23

The Gadsden Flag
S1 E3 Length 55:11 Premiere Date 05/10/23

The Hollywood Sign
S1 E2 Length 55:35 Premiere Date 05/03/23

Fenway Park
S1 E1 Length 55:27 Premiere Date 04/26/23

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Stone Mountain - S1 E7

Delve into the fate of the Monument at Stone Mountain in Georgia, revealing a nation wrestling with its past.

  • Sunday May 19, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday May 19, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET
  • Tuesday May 21, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 21, 2024 3:00 pm CT on KET
  • Thursday May 23, 2024 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday May 23, 2024 4:00 am CT on KET

The Golden Gate Bridge - S1 E8

Explore the story behind the Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel that symbolizes America's can-do spirit.

  • Sunday May 26, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday May 26, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET
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The Golden Gate Bridge - S1 E8

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  • Monday May 13, 2024 9:00 pm CT on KET2

Stone Mountain - S1 E7

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  • Wednesday May 15, 2024 1:00 am CT on KET2
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  • Monday May 13, 2024 8:00 pm CT on KET2

The American Bald Eagle - S1 E6

  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 14, 2024 3:00 pm CT on KET
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The Statue of Liberty - S1 E5

  • Thursday May 9, 2024 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday May 9, 2024 4:00 am CT on KET
  • Wednesday May 8, 2024 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 8, 2024 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Tuesday May 7, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday May 7, 2024 3:00 pm CT on KET
  • Monday May 6, 2024 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday May 6, 2024 8:00 pm CT on KET2
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  • Sunday May 5, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

The Cowboy - S1 E4

  • Thursday May 2, 2024 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday May 2, 2024 4:00 am CT on KET
  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday May 1, 2024 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Tuesday April 30, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Monday April 29, 2024 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 29, 2024 8:00 pm CT on KET2
  • Sunday April 28, 2024 3:00 pm ET on KET
  • Sunday April 28, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

The Gadsden Flag - S1 E3

  • Thursday April 25, 2024 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday April 25, 2024 4:00 am CT on KET
  • Wednesday April 24, 2024 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 24, 2024 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Tuesday April 23, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
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  • Monday April 22, 2024 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 22, 2024 8:00 pm CT on KET2
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  • Sunday April 21, 2024 2:00 pm CT on KET

Fenway Park - S1 E1

  • Wednesday April 17, 2024 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 17, 2024 1:00 am CT on KET2
  • Monday April 15, 2024 9:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 15, 2024 8:00 pm CT on KET2

The Hollywood Sign - S1 E2

  • Thursday April 18, 2024 5:00 am ET on KET
  • Thursday April 18, 2024 4:00 am CT on KET
  • Wednesday April 17, 2024 3:00 am ET on KET2
  • Wednesday April 17, 2024 2:00 am CT on KET2
  • Tuesday April 16, 2024 4:00 pm ET on KET
  • Tuesday April 16, 2024 3:00 pm CT on KET
  • Monday April 15, 2024 10:00 pm ET on KET2
  • Monday April 15, 2024 9:00 pm CT on KET2
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