Examine the history of America through some of its most iconic symbols, objects, and places, diving deep into each symbol's history and how its meaning has changed over time using them as a gateway to understanding America's past and present. From flags and statues to revered landmarks, people live alongside and interact with history every day.

Introduces Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, telling how it was carved, how big it is, and other interesting facts.

Describes the planning and creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and how it came to be a symbol for the dead of all American wars.

In 1906, Teddy Roosevelt created the nation's first National Monument destination. The purpose was to preserve all of America's significant pieces of history. Now viewers can take a journey through the ecology, geology, and beauty of the Great Plains, the geologic West, and the historic South in an adventure never to be forgotten.

Describes how this patriotic shrine and tourist attraction was conceived, designed, and created by the dedicated artist Gutzon Borglum.

A history of the Statue of Liberty with an emphasis on the basic architecture, engineering, and mechanical procedures of construction.

Describes Auguste Bartholdi's conception of the Statue of Liberty, its construction in France, and its eventual erection and dedication in New York Harbor.