In honor of Uncle Sam Day, September 13, the National Museum of American History tracked down the story of the familiar bearded figure and star of the 4th of July parade. Explore more about the man ...

It was his government contract supplying provisions to U.S. troops during the War of 1812 that Uncle Sam first inspired the larger-than-life caricature. But Wilson's service to the U.S. started in ...

It helps defend the country. But people also recognize this: No one wants to give Uncle Sam more money than necessary, especially since all of us have our own uses for that money. That’s where ...

Ross and Darnall’s Uncle Sam was a particularly dark deconstruction of the original concept. Their take on the character was ...