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Bookmark or Share- Uncle Sam - WikipediaUncle Sam (which has the same initials U.S. as United States) is a common national personification of the federal government of the United States or the country in general. Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. [3]
- Uncle Sam: The man and the meme - National Museum of American HistoryThe image of Uncle Sam as a personification of our nation and government is widespread and instantly recognizable. But did you ever wonder about where he came from? Was he purely imaginary, or based on a real historical figure?
- Uncle Sam: History of the Personification of the U.S. GovernmentUncle Sam is the personification of the United States federal government, dating back to the 19th century. He's typically depicted as an older gentleman sporting a star-spangled top hat and...
- How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?Most Americans easily recognize Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he’s almost...
- Uncle Sam: Another Look at an American IconUncle Sam is not only one of the most recognizable symbols of the United States, but also one of the most long-lived. He's been around for more than two centuries, and has taken on different roles, different outfits, and even different faces throughout his existence.
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