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Although Uncle Sam is one of our most familiar icons, many Americans have little or no concept of his origins. If pressed, the average American might point ...
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xroads.virginia.edu/~CAP/SAM/sam.htm
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The commonly accepted version of his origin, or at least the best explanation anyone's been able to supply, is that he was modelled after Samuel Wilson, a meat purveyor to the United States army during the War of 1812. Known as "Uncle Sam," Wilson put his initials on his goods.
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www.who2.com/unclesam.html
www.who2.com/unclesam.html
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It is quite common for people, both American and non-American, to refer to the American Government as "Uncle Sam". This is an expression that is generally used in informal contexts.
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This iron Uncle Sam doorstop, 12 inches high, sold sold recently for $16,000. ... A disagreement exists about how Uncle Sam came to be. Most sources say that by 1816, meat barrels sent to the Army were stamped "U.S." and soldiers claimed it stood for "Uncle Sam," the nickname for Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker.
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Uncle Sam; A Symbol of Strength and Determination ... To find out more about the origin of Uncle Sam and his creators, check out the following icons. ... Uncle Sam is one of our nation’s national symbols. This fictitious guy is usually portrayed as having a short, white beard called a...
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www.madison.k12.ky.us/district/projects/famous/html/sym...
www.madison.k12.ky.us/district/projects/famous/html/symbols/usam.htm
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*Uncle Sam has appeared in many political cartoons. ... * Who is the real Uncle Sam? Let's find out! ... Make this delicious Uncle Sam with your parents...
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www.cedarville.edu/dept/ed/resource/subjects/social/klb...
www.cedarville.edu/dept/ed/resource/subjects/social/klbsymbol/unclesampage.html
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The preceding account of the origin of Uncle Sam was widely accepted during Wilson’s lifetime, the major objections coming from historian Albert Matthews, who claimed that the name evolved from the initials U.S. stamped on government property, the Uncle Sam possible being the official who saw to it that the markings...
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www.allaboutstuff.com/General/Uncle_Sam.asp
www.allaboutstuff.com/General/Uncle_Sam.asp
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About the origin of the term "Uncle Sam": I think the term existed before then, but Civil War General (and later President) Ulysses S. Grant was referred as "Uncle Sam" by the troops serving under his command, from his initials (I have no idea why they called him "Sam", but hey, it's a better name than Ulysess).
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www.idiomsite.com/unclesam.htm
www.idiomsite.com/unclesam.htm
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Uncle Sam Day celebrates a symbol of America. Uncle Sam is certainly one of America's most recognized symbols. Uncle Sam appears on everything from military posters to cartoon images to advertising media. He is perhaps, the most recognizable symbol in the world. ... Origin of Uncle Sam Day:
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www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/September/unclesam...
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