The Hollywood Sign
iconic america: our symbols and stories with david rubenstein

Thu, Aug 28 3:00 A.M. NHPBS (11.1)  

Learn how a real estate advertisement erected in 1923 became an international symbol of fame, fortune, and the American dream.

Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 102

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Thu, Aug 28 3:00 A.M. The Hollywood Sign     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 28 3:00 P.M. The Hollywood Sign     NHPBS (11.1)

About Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein:

Examine the history of America through some of its most iconic objects, symbols and artifacts, diving deep into their story and using them as a gateway to the past.

From our flags and our statues to our most sacred texts, we live alongside and interact with history every day.

In each episode, David M.

Rubenstein - co-founder of the Carlyle Group, acclaimed philanthropist, and lifelong student of history - unpacks a symbol from history, traveling to locations throughout the country.

Today's foremost historical thinkers and other experts join in dialogue with Rubenstein.

Spurred by Rubenstein's insatiable curiosity and lifelong interest in American history, these conversations will both drive the narrative and periodically frame it through analysis, reflection, and counterpoint.


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Sat, Jul 26 8:00 P.M. Fenway Park     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jul 27 12:00 A.M. Fenway Park     NH Explore (11.2)
Wed, Jul 30 2:00 P.M. The Cowboy     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Jul 31 3:00 P.M. The American Bald Eagle     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Aug 2 8:00 P.M. The Cowboy     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Aug 3 12:00 A.M. The Cowboy     NH Explore (11.2)
Thu, Aug 7 3:00 P.M. The Golden Gate Bridge     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 21 3:00 A.M. Fenway Park     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 28 3:00 A.M. The Hollywood Sign     NHPBS (11.1)
Thu, Aug 28 3:00 P.M. The Hollywood Sign     NHPBS (11.1)


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