Discover who Uncle Sam is. Learn his real origin, official status, famous 'I Want You' poster, and why he represents the U.S. government today.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Grand Rapids-based artist Nicholas Hartman wants you to talk about your feelings. He’s hoping his piece “I Want You…,” a ghoulish twist on a classic American poster that’s ...

At the Museum of Veterans and Military History in Vilonia, there are several iconic posters including recruiting posters such as the one of Uncle Sam pointing his finger and urging young men to enlist ...

Many believe he was fictional, but one family of "patriots" knows better. Trey Hauptmann, right, a descendant of Uncle Sam, carries on his ancestor's legacy of service. Right, a World War I ...

Uncle Sam has been an important symbol in the United States since the War of 1812. The name was first seen in print in a book written in 1816. Today's Uncle Sam, with top hat, striped jacket and beard ...

Who’s your Uncle Sam? On Sept. 13, the U.S. recognizes Uncle Sam Day to commemorate Sam Wilson, the man behind the iconic image and fascinating nickname for the United States government who was born ...