Uncle Sam Collection (page 6)

IMMIGRATION CARTOON, 1883. And Still They Come. American cartoon, 1883, with Uncle Sam and John Bull discussing the continuing influx of British immigrants to the U.S

PHILIPPIINES CARTOON, 1898 What Will He Do With it?: Having acquired the Philippines, Uncle Sam ponders how to deal with that country: American cartoon, 1898, by Charles Nelan

WHISKEY RING CARTOON, 1876. Probe Away! American cartoon by Thomas Nast, 1876, on the continuing investigation of members of the Whiskey Ring

CARTOON: CONSTITUTION. A mid-20th century American cartoon showing the steps from the Articles of Confederation to the Federal Constitution

Cartoon of Benjamin Harrisons presidential candidacy
Benjamin Harrison as a Republican elephant breaking away with the nomination, 1888. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century W.A. Rogers illustration

Uncle Sam Church 1895 Commercial relief process
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John Bull Uncle Sam 1817-64 Graphite Sheet
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San Francisco, California, USA. Antique coin operated game of Uncle Sam
San Francisco, California, Usa. Antique coin operated game of Uncle Sam

4TH OF JULY PAGEANT, c1910. Fourth of July pageant at the American Colony, Jerusalem, with people in red, white, and blue costumes and dressed up as Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty

AD: TAILORING, c1898. Uncle Sam is expanding and so is E.E. Strauss & Co.s business in high art tailoring. Advertising poster with Uncle Sam with one foot in the Philippines

WWII: POSTER, c1942. Become a nurse - your country needs you. Lithograph, c1942

POSTER: UNCLE SAM, 1917. Uncle Sam says - Garden to cut food costs. Lithograph, 1917

WWI: POSTER, c1916. Good boy, Dewey. American poster showing Uncle Sam and Admiral George Dewey. Lithograph, c1916

CENTENNIAL CARTOON, 1876. Grand Centennial Wedding of Uncle Sam and Liberty. Engraving by Currier & Ives, 1876

MAY DAY, 1942. Students at the May Day celebration at Beecher Street School in Southington, Connecticut. Photograph by James Fenno, 1942

BOY SCOUT POSTER, 1939. An American poster promoting the Boy Scouts in a real estate office window in Harlingen, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, February 1939

MUMMERS PARADE, 1929. Uncle Sam riding on a float in the Mummers Parade on New Years Day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1929

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1897. How long can he stand it? Cartoon by Homer Davenport, 1897

MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers on the high prices being imposed on the American consumer as a result of monopolistic practices

Vintage World War I poster of Uncle Sam with his arms around a soldier and a man signing the War Savings Pledge. It declares, Your War Savings Pledge

World War II poster featuring Uncle Sam holding a dead soldier in his hands
Vintage World War II poster featuring Uncle Sam holding a dead soldier in his hands. It reads: Remember Pearl Harbor

World War I poster of Uncle Sam standing with his hands on his hips
Vintage World War I poster of Uncle Sam standing with his hands on his hips. It reads, I am telling you, on June 28th I expect you to enlist in the army of war savers to back up my army of fighters

World War II poster showing the hand of Uncle Sam covering the mouth of a man
Vintage World War II poster showing the hand of Uncle Sam covering the mouth of a man in a hat. It reads, Quiet! Loose Talk Can Cost Lives

World War II propaganda poster of someone giving a large key to the hand of Uncle Sam
Vintage World War II propaganda poster featuring someone handing a large key to the hand of Uncle Sam. It reads, Production, The Key To Victory

World War II poster of a female Coast Guard Cadet and Uncle Sam
Vintage World War II poster featuring a female Coast Guard Cadet and Uncle Sam. It reads, Make a date with Uncle Sam, Enlist With Coast Guard SPARS

World War Two poster of Uncle Sam placing a hat on a smiling nurse
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War Two poster features Uncle Sam placing a hat on a smiling nurse. It declares - Become A Nurse, Your Country Needs You

Vintage World War II poster of Uncle Sam shaking hands with a Chinese soldier, the flags of China and the U.S. and a poster of Sun Yat-sen

Vintage WPA poster of Uncle Sam taking a bite of food. It reads, U.S. needs us strong, eat nutritional food, do your part in the national nutritional program

WWII poster of Uncle Sam holding an American Flag and urging troops into battle
Digitally restored war propaganda poster. This vintage World War Two poster features Uncle Sam holding an American Flag and urging troops and bombers forward into battle. It declares - Buy War Bonds

Uncle Sam vintage war poster
Vintage World War I propaganda poster of Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer. It reads: First call I need you in the Navy this minute

Vintage World War II poster of Uncle Sam wearing a helmet and holding supplies
Vintage World War II poster of Uncle Sam wearing a helmet and holding rifles, ammo, and other military supplies. It reads, Yours For Victory, take care of em!

World War II poster of Uncle Sams hand covering the mouth of a cartoon soldier
Vintage World War II poster of Uncle Sams hand covering the mouth of a cartoon soldier. It reads, Silence Means Security

Three of Uncle Sams Pets. We get rations every 29 days. Our pulse is good. Expressive medium. We put in 60 minutes each hour in our present attitude, John C. H. Grabill was an american photographer

CARTOON: STATUE OF LIBERTY. Uncle Sams Latest Struggle for Liberty. Cartoon by Thomas Nast about the troubles in raising enough funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France

NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. Masked revelers parading in the street at night during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana. Illustration by Ernest L. Blumenschein, 1899

NEBRASKA: STEAMBOAT, 1856. The steamboat Uncle Sam on a river in the Nebraska Territory. Wood engraving, English, 1856

UNCLE SAM COVER, c1846. River packet Uncle Sam marking on cover addressed by
UNCLE SAM COVER, c1846. River packet " Uncle Sam" marking on cover addressed by Henry Clay

MORMONS: POLYGAMY, 1883. The Great Sin of the Century. Uncle Sam has difficulties enforcing the Edmunds-Tucker Act of 1882, which declared polygamy a felony and revoked the polygamists right to vote

STOVE, 1876. American cast-iron stove, 1876

CARTOON: U. S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon
CARTOON: U.S. NEUTRALITY. I Am Perfectly Neutral. Satirical American cartoon, 1915, commenting on Americas neutrality in during World War I

WWI: POSTER, 1917. Uncle Sam shaking hands with the Marquis de Lafayette. Lithograph by Eugene Courboin, 1917

POSTER: WORLD WAR I, 1917. Dr Uncle Sam - is now in charge of our industrial troubles... Lithograph, 1917

WORLD WAR I: U. S. POSTER. I need you in the Navy this minute! American World
WORLD WAR I: U.S. POSTER. I need you in the Navy this minute! American World War I recruiting poster, c1917, by James Montgomery Flagg

TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry. Do Not Let Him In
TILDEN: CARTOON, 1876. Tildens " Wolf at the Door, Gaunt and Hungry." Do Not Let Him In. Cartoon by Thomas Nast

BOYS OF UNCLE SAM, 1917. Sheet music for Boys of Uncle Sam military march, composed by James Price Johnson and Williams H. Farrell, 1917

CARTOON: PUCK, 1905. The Commercial Club of Washington. Cartoon showing Nelson Aldrich as king of the U.S. Senate with Theodore Roosevelt kneeling before him. Cartoon by J.S

CARTOON: MONOPOLY, 1881. Death to monopoly! Uncle Sam to Hercules, Thats right, by boy
CARTOON: MONOPOLY, 1881. Death to monopoly! Uncle Sam to Hercules, " Thats right, by boy. Thats the way to crush him; and if you fail

FARMER AND TRUST CARTOON. Nothing but Feed and Fight. Farmer Jonathan (Uncle Sam) gets ready to fight trusts invading his fields. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1887

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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.