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David Rubenstein brings his love of American history to life in a new eight-part series on PBS, “Iconic America,” a fascinating look at important national symbols including the Gadsden Flag, the cowboy, and the Statue of Liberty. In this fast hour, Rubenstein reflects on how these icons came to be, how they’ve evolved over time, and what they mean today.
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