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Although everyone knows that Uncle Sam (abbreviated as U.S.) is a nickname for the United States and is synonymous with the federal government of the United States, many people may be unaware of its origin.
Everyone remembers Uncle Sam as an old white man in a top hat with the stars and stripes, a vest dress, a red bow tie, a tall and thin figure with a goatee, a handsome and spirited figure. This is a 1917 draft poster created by the painter James Montgomery Flagg for the Public Information Committee. When this famous “I want you” draft poster was created, the image of Uncle Sam was deeply rooted in the hearts of Americans. 4 million copies of the poster were printed between 1917 and 1918. Indeed, Uncle Sam’s striking features, expressive eyebrows, pointed fingers and blunt plea to the audience made the painting an American icon, and his image has since continued to appear on draft posters and in many political cartoons. But Uncle Sam’s image has not been deified, and the shrewd American has made him appear in a plethora of advertisements (from cereals to coffee to car insurance). But, in fact, Uncle Sam’s history dates back a hundred years to the birth of this draft poster. It is said that during the American-British War of 1812, Elbert Anderson Jr. of New York City signed a contract to provide and distribute all the rations needed for a year to the American troops stationed in New York and New Jersey. A man named Samuel Wilson, through a bid, became Anderson’s supplier. The barrels of beef that Wilson supplied were stamped with the marks E. A-U.S., representing the contractor, Elbert Anderson, and the United States. But Samuel Wilson, who was honest, capable, and loyal to his country, was affectionately known as “Uncle Sam,” whose acronym was also U.S., the same as the American acronym (U.S.). When someone at the meat processing plant asked what U.S. stood for, a colleague joked that it referred to Sam Wilson – “Uncle Sam.” Soldiers from Troy, New York, who also saw the E.A-U.S. mark, were familiar with Samuel Wilson and his nickname, “Uncle Sam,” and came to the same conclusion. So, with the help of the media, Uncle Sam became synonymous with America. In addition to Uncle Sam, Brother Jonathan also refers to the United States. In September 1961, the United States Congress recognized Uncle Sam as a symbol of the American nation. Wilson died in 1854 at the age of 88 and was buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Troy, New York, a town that calls itself “Uncle Sam’s home.” Uncle Sam symbolized Americans “honesty, hard work, and patriotism.” In addition, common female images that symbolize the United States include Columbia and Lady Liberty.
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