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- DictionaryUn·cle Sam/ˌəNGkəl ˈsam/
- 1. a personification of the federal government or citizens of the US, typically portrayed as a tall, thin, bearded man wearing a suit of red, white, and blue.
1 day ago · Perched in a spot where you’d least expect it, the world’s tallest Uncle Sam statue stands guard, a beacon of striped-pants pride in the heart of Michigan. This colossal figure isn’t just a roadside ornament but a symbol of the fun and fascination that awaits in the most unexpected places. You almost expect this gargantuan Uncle Sam to ...
5 days ago · Uncle Sam is a familiar character used to represent the United States as a person. Dressed in red, white, and blue, his image brings to mind thoughts of American patriotism. He is used as a stand-in for the United States in political cartoons and advertisements.
5 days ago · Uncle Sam Teaches a Class In "Self-Government" · SHEC: Resources for Teachers. In this political cartoon from shortly after the conclusion of the Spanish-American War in 1898, "Uncle Sam" disciplines a class of unruly "children," representing Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii.
2 days ago · David Berkowitz, American serial killer who murdered six people in New York City in 1976–77. His crimes plunged the city into a panic and unleashed one of the largest manhunts in New York history. He became known as Son of Sam, which was the name he used in letters sent to newspapers during his killing spree.
- John Philip Jenkins
5 days ago · 1. What does it mean if someone calls you Uncle Sam? Calling someone Uncle Sam can have two meanings. It can refer to the U.S. government or the American nation and its people. 2. What does Uncle Sam symbolize in America? Uncle Sam is a cartoon symbol that represents the United States, the U.S. government, or the American people. 3.
- Elias Flores
5 days ago · At that point, the name changed to Uncle Sam, after a company of soldiers camped near the base. ... The Native Pomo people had called it “Kno-htai,” meaning “Big Mountain” (or, in another ...
4 days ago · Quartermaster supplies were shipped through Troy. A local butcher and meatpacker named Samuel Wilson supplied the military, and according to local lore, stamped the meat barrels "U.S." which alternately was interpreted as "United States" and "Uncle Sam," meaning Wilson. Troy has since claimed to be the historical home of Uncle Sam, who is ...
