The Golden Gate Bridge Preview
Preview: Episode 8 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The Golden Gate Bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit.
The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Can America continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century?
Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a production of Show of Force, DMR Productions, and WETA Washington, D.C. David M. Rubenstein is the host and executive...
The Golden Gate Bridge Preview
Preview: Episode 8 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions
The Golden Gate bridge is an engineering marvel that symbolizes America’s can-do spirit. Can America continue to execute bold and ambitious infrastructure projects in the 21st century?
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Our Symbols and Stories
David Rubenstein examines the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects and places, in conversation with historical thinkers, community members and other experts. Together, they dive deep into each symbol’s history, using them as a gateway to understanding America’s past and present.Providing Support for PBS.org
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It represents determination, commitment to the future.
The Golden Gate Bridge is a potent symbol of America's ability to dream big.
People said this is dangerous.
There were over 2000 lawsuits filed to stop the bridge.
We as Americans have the power and the ability and the talent to create marvels in this world.
Bridging Times: An Icon of American Innovation
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Does America have the can-do spirit for another Golden Gate-level engineering achievement? (2m 34s)
Hidden tolls: The Impact of Freeways on BIPOC Communities
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BIPOC communities bear the brunt of the environmental cost of U.S. highway development. (2m 1s)
Overcoming Construction Challenges and Skeptics
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The plan to construct the Golden Gate Bridge was met with scores of skeptics. (1m 47s)
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Iconic America: Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein is a production of Show of Force, DMR Productions, and WETA Washington, D.C. David M. Rubenstein is the host and executive...