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The Hollywood Sign | Iconic America : Our Symbols and Stories with David Rubenstein

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Wed May 3 at 10PM on WKAR-HD 23.1 & STREAMING | Explore the history of the Los Angeles landmark becoming an international symbol.

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

This episode is available to watch live during its airdate on the WKAR Livestream.

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