Only a European, and one who grew up on US stuff, fondly so, charlie brown feels very low on the exposed and perceived American ethos / values. I saw a few strips and refs .. but that's about it.
Charlie Brown does feel more like a symbol of a bygone era rather than an embodiment of the 21st century American psyche
It’s practically institutionalized at school. Major holidays are marked by watching Charlie Brown in class at a young age.