The image of Uncle Sam as a personification of our nation and government is widespread and instantly recognizable. The first ...

On September 7, 1813 the Troy Post published that soldiers were referring to rations from the federal government as coming from “Uncle Sam”.

Uncle Sam, you’ve gotta change with the times. The skinny, venerable old gentleman in the red, white and blue suit and starry hat who has symbolized the United States in everything from recruiting ...