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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: 'Uncle Sams Thanksgiving Dinner'engraving by Thomas Nast

"Uncle Sams Thanksgiving Dinner"engraving by Thomas Nast
3709796 A" Uncle SamAs Thanksgiving DinnerA" engraving by Thomas Nast, HarperAs Weekly, November 20, 1869 (newspaper engraving) by American School

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Spanish Bull in Cuba Gone Mad, 1873 (wood engraving)

The Spanish Bull in Cuba Gone Mad, 1873 (wood engraving)
1078625 The Spanish Bull in Cuba Gone Mad, 1873 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: The Spanish bull in Cuba gone mad)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sams Taylorifics, 1846 (colour litho)

Uncle Sams Taylorifics, 1846 (colour litho)
1078613 Uncle Sams Taylorifics, 1846 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Uncle Sam, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Uncle Sam, 1901. Uncle Sam, the biggest Mountain Ash in the Black Spur region of Yarra Ranges National Park in the Central Highlands of Victoria. From " Federated Australia"

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Torch of Freedom, Keep it Burning, 1916

The Torch of Freedom, Keep it Burning, 1916. A print from Life, 6th July 1916

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: For Better or Worse, 1866

For Better or Worse, 1866. Father Neptune blessing Britannia and Uncle Sam on the successful laying of the transatlantic telegraph cable

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Great Rapprochment

The Great Rapprochment
This poster was used for the promotion of the United States and Great Britain Industrial Exposition in the late 19th century (1899-1900)

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Poster encouraging people to enlist with the American Army

Poster encouraging people to enlist with the American Army
Colour poster encouraging people to enlist with the American Army. Uncle Sam is depicted offering a rifle to the potential volunteer. Dated 1917

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: BOXER REBELLION. A Disturbing Possibility in the East

CARTOON: BOXER REBELLION. A Disturbing Possibility in the East. Cartoon showing Uncle Sam at a table with the eight-nation alliance

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: WWII: POSTER, 1942. Are You Doing All You Can? Uncle Sam pointing his finger

WWII: POSTER, 1942. Are You Doing All You Can? Uncle Sam pointing his finger through the stripes of the American Flag. Poster from World War II, 1942

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: UNCLE SAM, 1902. Uncle Sam greets Cuba. Cartoon by Thomas Fleming, 1902

UNCLE SAM, 1902. Uncle Sam greets Cuba. Cartoon by Thomas Fleming, 1902

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher

CARTOON: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1898. The United States, as Uncle Sam the school teacher, corrects the independent behavior of the Philippines (Aguinaldo) and Cuba (Gomez). Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1898

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Vintage World War II propaganda poster

Vintage World War II propaganda poster
Vintage WW2 poster of a factory, a soldier firing an anti-aircraft gun, and the clenched fist of Uncle Sam. It reads, Weare All In It. Must Win! Together We Will

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Interstate Commerce Act. Cartoon by W. A

Interstate Commerce Act. Cartoon by W. A
INTERSTATE COMMERCE ACT. Cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1887, on the passage of the congressional act creating the Interstate Commerce Commission

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: PHILLIPINES CARTOON, 1898. What Will He Do With It? Having acquired the Philippines

PHILLIPINES CARTOON, 1898. What Will He Do With It? Having acquired the Philippines, Uncle Sam ponders how to deal with the country. American cartoon, 1898, by Charles Nelan

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: BOXER REBELLION CARTOON. The Dragons Choice : Cartoon by W. A. Rogers from HW

BOXER REBELLION CARTOON. The Dragons Choice : Cartoon by W. A. Rogers from HW
BOXER REBELLION CARTOON. The Dragons Choice : Cartoon by W.A. Rogers from HW, August 1900, showing a firm Uncle Sam offering the Chinese Dragon a choice between war

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth

ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, c1855. The Lure of American Wages. Cartoon, c1855, suggesting the comparatively high wage rates paid in the United States stimulated immigration from Europe

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1900. American newspaper cartoon against Indiana Senator Albert J

IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1900. American newspaper cartoon against Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridges imperialist views

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: White Labrador Retriever wearing patriotic costume

White Labrador Retriever wearing patriotic costume

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Awkward-In Case of a Hurry Call. Cartoon, 1915, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting that America was

Awkward-In Case of a Hurry Call. Cartoon, 1915, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting that America was unprepared for its
WORLD WAR I: CARTOON. Awkward-In Case of a Hurry Call. Cartoon, 1915, by Luther D. Bradley suggesting that America was unprepared for its entry into World War I

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Cartoon by John T. McCutcheon for the Chicago Tribune, April 1920

Cartoon by John T. McCutcheon for the Chicago Tribune, April 1920, critical of the members of the League of Nations for
LEAGUE OF NATIONS CARTOON. Cartoon by John T. McCutcheon for the Chicago Tribune, April 1920, critical of the members of the League of Nations for failing to uphold their mandate to promote world

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a

Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to
ANTI-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Spoiling the Broth. American cartoon, 1921, critical of the arrival of so many immigrants that a great number failed to become assimilated into the national melting pot

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: Uncle Sam sinks into the quagmire of Philippine insurgency, personified by Emilio Aguinaldo

Uncle Sam sinks into the quagmire of Philippine insurgency, personified by Emilio Aguinaldo, who resists being rescued
U.S. CARTOONS: PHILIPPINES. Uncle Sam sinks into the quagmire of Philippine insurgency, personified by Emilio Aguinaldo, who resists being rescued. Cartoon from an American newspaper of April 1899

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U. S

The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]. American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U. S
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: I m Counting On You! American World War II poster featuring Uncle Sam warning of the dangers of

I m Counting On You! American World War II poster featuring Uncle Sam warning of the dangers of careless talk
WWII: CARELESS TALK POSTER. I m Counting On You! American World War II poster featuring Uncle Sam warning of the dangers of careless talk

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: American World War II poster by James Montgomery Flagg, c1944

American World War II poster by James Montgomery Flagg, c1944, urging support for United China Relief
WWII POSTER: " HELP CHINA". American World War II poster by James Montgomery Flagg, c1944, urging support for United China Relief

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894

A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act
McKINLEY TARIFF ACT, 1894. A Senate for Revenue Only. American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple, 1894, of Uncle Sam bound by the McKinley Tariff Act and a Senate of special interests

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam, 1896, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against Great Britain

American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam, 1896, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against Great Britain
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1896. American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam, 1896, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against Great Britain and other European powers at the time of the Venezuelan Boundary dispute

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: An early 20th century American cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine

An early 20th century American cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by President James Monroe in his message to
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. An early 20th century American cartoon on the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed by President James Monroe in his message to Congress of 2 December 1823

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: William McKinley Cartoon

William McKinley Cartoon
WILLIAM McKINLEY CARTOON. Well, I Hardly Know Which To Take First! American cartoon comment, c1900, on Uncle Sams seemingly insatiable imperialist appetite; waiting to take the order, at right

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: New Deal Cartoon, C1935

New Deal Cartoon, C1935
NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1935. President Franklin D. Roosevelt trying to heal a Depression-stricken United States with an every-growing assortment of New Deal agencies and programs

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: New Deal Cartoon, 1933

New Deal Cartoon, 1933
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1933. Looks as if the New Leadership Was Really Going to Lead. American cartoon, c1933, showing President Franklin D

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: World War Ii: Cartoon, 1938

World War Ii: Cartoon, 1938
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON, 1938. Laocoon, 1938. Cartoon by Clifford Berryman depicting the political struggle regarding Americas involvement in World War II

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: UNCLE SAM, 1898. Uncle Sam develops into a gay old masher

CARTOON: UNCLE SAM, 1898. Uncle Sam develops into a gay old masher. Cartoon comment from an American newspaper, 1898, on the Spanish-American War and American imperial designs

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: PANIC OF 1893. An 1894 American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple on the business recovery

CARTOON: PANIC OF 1893. An 1894 American cartoon by Louis Dalrymple on the business recovery following the Panic of 1893

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: WORLD WAR II BOND POSTER. Buy War Bonds : American poster by N. C. Wyeth, 1942

WORLD WAR II BOND POSTER. Buy War Bonds : American poster by N. C. Wyeth, 1942
WORLD WAR II BOND POSTER. " Buy War Bonds" : American poster by N.C. Wyeth, 1942

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: TARIFF CARTOON, 1896. Americas Infant Industries crying for high protective tariffs in an 1896

TARIFF CARTOON, 1896. Americas Infant Industries crying for high protective tariffs in an 1896 cartoon by Louis Dalrymple

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1876. The Two Young Giants, Ivan and Jonathan

IMPERIALISM CARTOON, 1876. The Two Young Giants, Ivan and Jonathan, Reaching for Asia by Opposite Routes : American cartoon, 1876

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: PROHIBITION CARTOON. American cartoon on the establishment of Prohibition in the United States in

PROHIBITION CARTOON. American cartoon on the establishment of Prohibition in the United States in 1920

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: MONROE DOCTRINE: CARTOON. American cartoon by Bernard Gillam, 1889

MONROE DOCTRINE: CARTOON. American cartoon by Bernard Gillam, 1889, invoking the Monroe Doctrine against European participation in building the Panama Canal

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: CARTOON: GERMANY DIVIDED. My dear, your sister has some strange friends

CARTOON: GERMANY DIVIDED. My dear, your sister has some strange friends. French cartoon by Roger Chancel, 1949, commenting on the division of Germany into East

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: OPEN DOOR CARTOON, c1900. American cartoon, c1900, depicting Uncle Sam propping the Open Door

OPEN DOOR CARTOON, c1900. American cartoon, c1900, depicting Uncle Sam propping the Open Door policy with China with the brick of U.S

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1933. How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933

NEW DEAL CARTOON, c1933. How Much More Do We Need? American cartoon comment, c1933, showing Uncle Sam having difficulties staying afloat with President Roosevelts New Deal lifesavers

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: NATIONAL RECOVERY ACT, 1933. American cartoon by Clifford Berryman, 1933

NATIONAL RECOVERY ACT, 1933. American cartoon by Clifford Berryman, 1933, showing the spirit of co-operation between employers and employees fostered by the National Recovery Act

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1896. The Cuban Melodrama. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1896

SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, 1896. The Cuban Melodrama. American cartoon by C. Jay Taylor, 1896, casting Uncle Sam as the hero, Spain as the villain, and Cuba as the damsel in distress

Background imageUncle Sam Collection: NEW TERRITORIES CARTOON. Patient Waiters Are No Losers. An American cartoon of 1897 showing a

NEW TERRITORIES CARTOON. Patient Waiters Are No Losers. An American cartoon of 1897 showing a patient Uncle Sam waiting for new territories (Cuba, Canada, Hawaii)




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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.