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Uncle Sam , a symbol in the U.S. is described as a tall, white haired man with a goatee. Uncle Sam is usually dressed in a red, white, and blue star spangled suit and wears a top hat. Here is his image on a famous poster from 1916.

Historians say Uncle Sam was named after Samuel Wilson. Uncle Sam has been around since The War Of 1812.

Uncle Sam was a political cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast. Besides The Statue Of Liberty, Uncle Sam is the most recognizable character in the U.S.A.!!!

Uncle Sam began to appear in newspapers and magazines in the early 19th century.