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Iconic America

The Gadsden Flag Preview

The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag has been co-opted by a range of Americans throughout history.

Aired 05/10/2023 | Rating TV-14

Iconic America

The Gadsden Flag Preview

Preview: Episode 3 | 32sVideo has Closed Captions

The “Don’t Tread on Me” flag has been co-opted by a range of Americans throughout history.

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

Aired 05/10/2023 | Rating TV-14

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...

Flags 101 - The Gadsden Flag

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The Continental Congress chose the Gadsden flag as the first symbol of its naval ships. (2m 57s)

Flags and Meaning in America

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Flags are clearly an important part of what it means to be an American, but why is that? (4m 7s)

The Gadsden Flag in Combat Abroad

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Armed forces vets discuss embracing the Gadsden flag during combat in the Middle East. (33s)

Standing Against Tyranny

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Former U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger tells David Rubenstein how he defines true patriotism. (1m 27s)

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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...

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