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"Uncle Sam: A Symbol of American Unity and Resilience" From Thanksgiving dinners to wartime recruitment, it has been a beloved figure in American history

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Any Thing to Keep Afloat a Little Longer, from Puck, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler

Any Thing to Keep Afloat a Little Longer, from Puck, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler
Any Thing to Keep Afloat a Little Longer, from Puck, n.d

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The National Barber Shop - Next, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler

The National Barber Shop - Next, n.d. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The National Barber Shop - Next, n.d

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The One Man Power in our Jury System, from Puck, published February 10, 1886

The One Man Power in our Jury System, from Puck, published February 10, 1886. Creator: Joseph Keppler
The One Man Power in our Jury System, from Puck, published February 10, 1886

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: A Useless Barricade, from Puck, published January, 15 1890. Creator: Louis Dalrymple

A Useless Barricade, from Puck, published January, 15 1890. Creator: Louis Dalrymple
A Useless Barricade, from Puck, published January, 15 1890

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: September, from Life, 1887. Creator: F. G. Atwood

September, from Life, 1887. Creator: F. G. Atwood
September, from Life, 1887

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Chicago (City Breaks)

Chicago (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Gap in the Bridge. Cartoon on the absence of the USA in the League of Nations, Dec 1919

The Gap in the Bridge. Cartoon on the absence of the USA in the League of Nations, Dec 1919
The Gap in the Bridge. Cartoon on the absence of the USA in the League of Nations. Punch, 10 December 1919, 1919. Private Collection

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Monroe Doctrine Cartoon

Monroe Doctrine Cartoon
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam - Thats A Live Wire, Gentlemen! A 1902 cartoon by W.A. Rogers on German and British claims against Venezuela

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American cartoon, 1898

THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American cartoon, 1898, on the U. S
THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1898. New Faces at the Thanksgiving Dinner: American cartoon, 1898, on the U.S. territorial acquisitions following the conclusion of the Spanish-American War

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939

CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam straddles the Americas while wielding a big stick labeled

MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam straddles the Americas while wielding a big stick labeled Monroe Doctrine. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1905

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam

Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889. Creators: Joseph Keppler, Bernhard Gillam
Cartoon from Puck, between 1880 and 1889

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam On the Toilet

Uncle Sam On the Toilet
In The Washroom

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam In the Bath

Uncle Sam In the Bath
In The Washroom

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Germany raises the tombstone of the Treaty of Versailles, illustration from Kladderadatsch

Germany raises the tombstone of the Treaty of Versailles, illustration from Kladderadatsch, 1926 (colour litho)
CHT212462 Germany raises the tombstone of the Treaty of Versailles, illustration from Kladderadatsch, 1926 (colour litho) by Garvens, Oskar Theodor (1874-1951); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: World War I Uncle Sam Usa

World War I Uncle Sam Usa
" I want you for U.S. Army", World War I Recruiting Poster, 1917. (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: IMMIGRATION, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It

CARTOON: IMMIGRATION, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It. Contemporary cartoon on the effectiveness of the temporary Immigration Act of 1921 in reducing the flood of immigrants to the United States to a

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. If we were in the League of Nations. American cartoon

CARTOON: LEAGUE OF NATIONS. If we were in the League of Nations. American cartoon, 1920, showing John Bull (Britain) demanding more soldiers from Uncle Sam as American men return wounded or killed

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1921. The Only Way to Handle It. Contemporary cartoon on the effectiveness of the temporary Immigration Act of 1921 in reducing the flood of immigrants to the United States to a

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900

Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable
IMPERIALISM CARTOON, c1900. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite, as President William McKinley, at right

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement

The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION, 1897. The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement. Secretary of State John Sherman officiates

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million

Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend
TRUMAN DOCTRINE CARTOON. Where To? American cartoon comment, 1947, on President Trumans request for $400 million from Congress to defend the vulnerable countries of Greece

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. American newspaper cartoon of June 1898 about the French support of

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. American newspaper cartoon of June 1898 about the French support of Spain in the Spanish-American War

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: 3672051

3672051

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)

Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho)
704822 Buy A Share In America, 1941 (colour litho) by Atherton, John Carleton (1900-52); Private Collection; © Galerie Bilderwelt

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam's lodging-house, 1882 (chromo)

Uncle Sam's lodging-house, 1882 (chromo)
2623731 Uncle Sam's lodging-house, 1882 (chromo) by Keppler, Joseph (1838-94); (add.info.: Chromolithograph print titled Uncle Sam's Lodging-House')

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: So, old Sam, you too... a cartoon on the Krach of Wall Street - Illustration by Bib

So, old Sam, you too... a cartoon on the Krach of Wall Street - Illustration by Bib (Georges Breitel dit) (1888-1966)
LSE4087293 So, old Sam, you too... a cartoon on the Krach of Wall Street - Illustration by Bib (Georges Breitel dit) (1888-1966) in " Le Charivari" " of 16/11/1929

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Toy Bank: Uncle Sam, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise

Toy Bank: Uncle Sam, c. 1937. Creator: Elmer Weise
Toy Bank: Uncle Sam, c. 1937

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America

Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America
ICA4845119 Red Laughter, Satirical in N & B, 1916_5_6: Uncle Sam has had enough - War of 14 -18, America, Belligerants and Symbols - William II

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Western Powers pulling China apart (colour litho)

The Western Powers pulling China apart (colour litho)
2815840 The Western Powers pulling China apart (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Western Powers pulling China apart)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: A Harlem street scene, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks

A Harlem street scene, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. A Harlem street scene

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 404, Satirique en N & B, 1908_12_26: Colonization, America, Europe

L Assiette au Beurre, number 404, Satirique en N & B, 1908_12_26: Colonization, America, Europe
ICA4909705 L Assiette au Beurre, number 404, Satirique en N & B, 1908_12_26: Colonization, America, Europe, Maritime Marine Seaside, Latin America, Caracas - Uncle Sam

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: John Bull and Free Trade (colour litho)

John Bull and Free Trade (colour litho)
3641726 John Bull and Free Trade (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bull and Free Trade. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Cartoon depicting American President Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) and Uncle Sam at the White House

Cartoon depicting American President Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) and Uncle Sam at the White House
LSE4330445 Cartoon depicting American President Ulysses Grant (1822-1885) and Uncle Sam at the White House, who brought him a beer standing against the wall bearing the inscription " third

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam and General La Fayette (Lafayette) - poster by Eugene Courboin, 1917

Uncle Sam and General La Fayette (Lafayette) - poster by Eugene Courboin, 1917
XEE4410201 Uncle Sam and General La Fayette (Lafayette) - poster by Eugene Courboin, 1917 by Courboin, Eugene (1851-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: John Bulls Fireside (colour litho)

John Bulls Fireside (colour litho)
818335 John Bulls Fireside (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Bulls Fireside. Anti-free trade postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Cartoon depicting American president Ulysses Grant (1822-1885)

Cartoon depicting American president Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), climbing on the shelves of Uncle Sams officine to
LSE4330455 Cartoon depicting American president Ulysses Grant (1822-1885), climbing on the shelves of Uncle Sams officine to derober a jar of " third term"

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Poster advertising the 2nd Liberty Loan, 1917 (colour litho)

Poster advertising the 2nd Liberty Loan, 1917 (colour litho)
698999 Poster advertising the 2nd Liberty Loan, 1917 (colour litho) by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: John Bulls attitude to England being invaded by foreigners (colour litho)

John Bulls attitude to England being invaded by foreigners (colour litho)
3093162 John Bulls attitude to England being invaded by foreigners (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Anti-free trade postcard (colour litho)

Anti-free trade postcard (colour litho)
818349 Anti-free trade postcard (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-free trade postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: America and the Chinese horror: political cartoons (litho)

America and the Chinese horror: political cartoons (litho)
7201794 America and the Chinese horror: political cartoons (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: America and the Chinese horror: political cartoons)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late

Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late 19th century
7153666 Peace but Not Business, satire showing Americas struggle to trade in a peaceful Europe in the late 19th century (colour litho) by Gillam

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst

Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst
ICA4894615 Illustration of Pear Emmanuel dit Caran d Ache (1858-1909) in Psst...!, 1898-5-7 - New Gargantua - Colonization Colonialism Colonization Colonies, America USA, Spain, Imperialism

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: 'Save me from my friends!', 1898 (chromolithograph)

"Save me from my friends!", 1898 (chromolithograph)
3619764 " Save me from my friends!", 1898 (chromolithograph) by Dalrymple, Louis (1866-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Another shotgun wedding, with neither party willing, 1897 (chromolithograph)

Another shotgun wedding, with neither party willing, 1897 (chromolithograph)
5962965 Another shotgun wedding, with neither party willing, 1897 (chromolithograph) by Taylor, Charles (1855-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Anglo-Saxons Mission, illustration from Le Rire, 1899 (engraving)

The Anglo-Saxons Mission, illustration from Le Rire, 1899 (engraving)
498518 The Anglo-Saxons Mission, illustration from Le Rire, 1899 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mission des Anglo-Saxons)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Poster advertising the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho)

Poster advertising the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho)
PNP383886 Poster advertising the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicago Worlds Fair)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Mr Samuel Ward, Uncle Sam, 10 January 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)

Mr Samuel Ward, Uncle Sam, 10 January 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho)
611696 Mr Samuel Ward, Uncle Sam, 10 January 1880, Vanity Fair cartoon (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Samuel Ward, Uncle Sam)




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"Uncle Sam: A Symbol of American Unity and Resilience" From Thanksgiving dinners to wartime recruitment, it has been a beloved figure in American history. In 1869, Thomas Nast's Thanksgiving cartoon depicted Uncle Sam's inclusive nature, inviting all comers to his bountiful table. During World War I, James Montgomery Flagg immortalized Uncle Sam with the iconic "I Want You" poster. This powerful image became synonymous with patriotism and inspired countless Americans to join the U. S. Army. In 1940, as Franklin D. Roosevelt sought re-election, Flagg's campaign poster rallied support for the president. It showcased how Uncle Sam represented leadership and stability during challenging times. Joseph Keppler's pro-immigration cartoon from 1880 portrayed Uncle Sam welcoming immigrants with open arms. Reflecting America's diverse heritage, it celebrated the nation as a land of opportunity for all. When America entered World War II, James Montgomery Flagg once again called upon Uncle Sam in his famous Red Cross poster. With the words "Your Red Cross Needs You, " it urged citizens to contribute their efforts towards supporting troops on the front lines. Cartoonists also used Uncle Sam to critique political policies like President Taft's antitrust measures in 1911 or promote presidential candidates such as Grover Cleveland and Allen G. Thurman in 1888. During both world wars, James Montgomery Flagg created posters depicting solidarity between America and its allies – be it Britain or other nations fighting alongside them against common enemies. Beyond politics and war propaganda, even everyday objects like coffee labels featured an image seated on a cannon while whittling away at a torn rebel flag during the Civil War era - symbolizing resilience against division within our own borders. Lastly, let us not forget that Monroe Doctrine Cartoon which emphasized America’s commitment to protecting its interests in Latin America - showcasing how even foreign policy was represented through the figure of Uncle Sam.