Uncle Sam | History, Artist, Drawing, Propaganda, & Facts
Nov 19, 2025 · Probably the first U.S. political cartoonist to crystallize the figure of Uncle Sam was Thomas Nast, beginning in the early 1870s. By 1900, through the efforts of Nast, Joseph …
Uncle Sam - Wikipedia
The precise origin of the Uncle Sam character is unclear, but a popular legend is that the name "Uncle Sam" was derived from Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker from Arlington, Massachusetts …
The History Behind America’s Iconic ‘Uncle Sam, I Want You’ …
Mar 22, 2024 · The WWI-era phrase, "Uncle Sam, I Want You," and its iconic poster have created the most enduring image of American propaganda.
Uncle Sam: We Want You | National WWI Museum and Memorial
This image of Uncle Sam pointing directly at the viewer rolled off the printing presses over four million times from 1917 through 1918, making it synonymous with patriotic duty. Artist James …
The Propaganda Posters That Won The U.S. Home Front
In 1917, James Montgomery Flagg created his iconic Uncle Sam poster encouraging American men to join the war cause with the clear message, “I want you for the U.S. Army!” as the U.S. …
Uncle Sam: The man and the meme - National Museum of American History
Sep 13, 2013 · The 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? …
Who Was Uncle Sam, and Why Did He ‘Want’ You? - Mental Floss
Sep 12, 2024 · Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.
Uncle Sam: The Man, the Myth, the Legend - HowStuffWorks
Jul 22, 2024 · Key Takeaways Uncle Sam, a symbol of authority and power, originated from a 1917 propaganda poster by artist James Montgomery Flagg during WWI. The popular belief …
American Propaganda Posters: Uncle Sam Wants You! – TofuJoe
Jan 25, 2025 · From rallying troops to encouraging women to join the workforce, propaganda posters reflect the concerns, ambitions, and challenges of their time. Let’s explore some key …
Uncle Sam: 1814 - GPO
Cartoonists of the 1800s drew many different versions of Uncle Sam and used him as a symbol for the U.S. Government. One of these political cartoonists, Thomas Nast, produced many of …