Positive- Hollywood

The image of the Hollywood sign is one of the most famous icons in the world. The sign is known in most places around the world and attracts million of people there every year. The sign has been in countless films and TV programmes set in Hollywood over the years, and i believe its as much of an icon as the Statue of Liberty or the Empire State Building. Many people associate America with just Hollywood and visit America thinking it is all glamour and fame. The sign represents the media industry,which surrounds the west coast, and the way in which America wants to be viewed as a social power from the rest of the world.


Negative- Twin Towers

The attack on the twin towers in 2001 was and is an iconic moment within American history, and to the rest of the world. The icon of the twin towers is a negative one, however it is still recognisable to the rest of the world. Children who weren't even born when the towers were attacked learn about that day at school and there are thousands of news articles and media images about it online. Although the twin towers aren't there anymore, ground zero is one of the most visited sites within the world and there are memorial services held every year for the people that America and the world lost. When you think of America (as well as the positives) you also think about the negatives i.e. slavery and the twin towers attack was a pivotal moment in American history.