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 Montgomery …
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 who later …
Who Was Uncle Sam, and Why Did He ‘Want’ You? - Mental Floss
Sep 12, 2024 · Uncle Sam—clad in red, white, and blue and rocking a goatee and top hat—has represented the United States government for more than a century. But who is this stern, finger …
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James ...
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The History Behind America’s Iconic ‘Uncle Sam, I Want You’ …
Mar 22, 2024 · The origins of the “Uncle Sam, I Want You” poster are deeply rooted in American history. The image, synonymous with military recruitment, was first introduced in a July 1916 issue of Leslie …
"I Want YOU!" – The Story Behind One of the Most Famous Wartime Posters ...
Dec 12, 2016 · Many may have been inspired by James M. Flagg’s iconic Uncle Sam “I Want YOU” poster. (Image source: WikiCommons) “Four million copies of the poster were quickly printed and …
Uncle Sam: The man and the meme - National Museum of American History
Sep 13, 2013 · However, the 1917 recruiting poster of Uncle Sam asking YOU to join the army is perhaps the most enduring rendition of the national character. The Division of Armed Forces History …
Uncle Sam | World War I Posters | I Want You | Army Recruiting Poster ...
Over four million copies of the poster were printed for World War I (1914-1918). Today, this is the world’s most well-known physical representation of Uncle Sam. Explore how James Montgomery …
“I Want You,” Remixed | American Experience | PBS
After a century, “I Want You” is arguably still the single most famous image in American history. The original was created for a less momentous purpose. The Uncle Sam we know today was...
World War I Anniversary: Story Behind the Uncle Sam Poster | TIME
Apr 6, 2017 · World War I produced one of the most memorable images in American history: the U.S. Army recruiting poster that depicts a commanding Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and …