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To so many who see its image, the Hollywood sign represents the earthly home of that otherwise ethereal world of fame, stardom, celebrity-the American and worldwide aspiration to be in the limelight, to be, like the Hollywood sign itself, instantly recognizable.
How an advertisement erected in 1923, touting the real estate development Hollywoodland, took on a life of its own is a story worthy of a movie itself. Leo Braudy traces the remarkable life...
4) The Alamo
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The Alamo played an important role in Texas's fight for independence. Over the
years, the battle at the Alamo has come to represent the heroism and resilience of the Texan people. Find out more in The Alamo, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
5) Bald Eagle
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The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. This is because it is seen as a
majestic bird of great strength and beauty. The bald eagle is also known for its loyalty.
Find out more in Bald Eagle, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The United States Capitol, in Washington, DC, serves as a workplace for the U.S.
Congress. Situated on top of Capitol Hill, the Capitol building overlooks the National Mall and the Lincoln Memorial. Find out more in Capitol Building, one of the titles in the Icons of America series
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The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge in San Francisco, California. The bridge is known throughout the United States and around the world as a symbol of the American West. Find out more in Golden Gate Bridge, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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Independence Hall, in Philadelphia, was the first state house for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It has become an important symbol in the United States because of the role it played in the country's history. Find out more in Independence Hall, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Jefferson Memorial is located on Washington National Mall, along the Potomac River Tidal Basin. The memorial was made to honor one of the most important figures in early American history. Find out more in Jefferson Memorial, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
10) Liberty Bell
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The Liberty Bell is a symbol of freedom across the United States and around the
world. The bell was made to hang from the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House,
now known as Independence Hall, in Phildelphia. Find out more in Liberty Bell, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
11) The Motto
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The United States motto is "In God We Trust." It has been in use since the mid-1800s, but it did not become an official motto until nearly 100 years later. Find out more in The Motto, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
12) Mount Rushmore
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Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located in the Black Hills, near Keystone, South Dakota. The monument was built to showcase key stages in America's first 150 years. Find out more in Mount Rushmore, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of U.S. freedom and independence. The official name
of the statue is "Liberty Enlightening the World." However, it is often referred to as Lady Liberty. Find out more in Statue of Liberty, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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The Washington Monument is a tall stone tower in Washington, DC. The monument
stands as a tribute to the leadership, wisdom, and strength of the first president of the United States. Find out more in Washington Monument, one of the titles in the Icons of America series.
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