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Iconic America | May 2023

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In this new documentary series, David Rubenstein explores America’s 400-year history by closely examining iconic national symbols. Each episode tells the story of an American symbol to reveal its origins and significance and the arc of its resonance.

ICONIC AMERICA:
THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 9 PM

The Hollywood Sign episode examines the history of the Los Angeles landmark, which was erected in 1923 as a real estate advertisement and became an international symbol of fame, fortune and the American dream.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/03/2023 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 05/04/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 05/07/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 05/09/2023 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/10/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/10/2023 @ 9 AM

ICONIC AMERICA:
THE GADSDEN FLAG
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 9 PM

Viewers will discover how the “Don’t Tread on Me” flag, once a potent symbol of independence, has been co-opted by various Americans over its long history.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/10/2023 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 05/11/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 05/14/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 05/16/2023 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/17/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/17/2023 @ 9 AM

ICONIC AMERICA:
THE COWBOY
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 9 PM

The cowboy is the quintessential American — fiercely independent, brave and laconic. This episode examines the myths and realities of the archetype, which remains as powerful as ever in the 21st century.

 

  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Wed, 05/17/2023 @ 9 PM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Thu, 05/18/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-HD 47.1 - Sun, 05/21/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Tue, 05/23/2023 @ 8 PM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/24/2023 @ 1 AM
  • WTVP-WORLD 47.3 - Wed, 05/24/2023 @ 9 AM