Uncle Sam

I want YOU for US army The red, white and blue colored poster with a man named Uncle Sam in front of it, is the most iconic image in the American history. The patron of the military propaganda, he is worldwide known for saying that he wants YOU to join his army. In a way Uncle Sam became the symbol of the American government. But how did the image become so representative for the American people? And who is the person behind this iconic image that still is an iconic symbol to the American government

This poster of Uncle Sam speaks volume. We all know the original Uncle Sam poster had a purpose for recruiting more Americans to join the military. Many would be surprised to know that cyberbullying does occur in the military. I think it happens more than in the civilian life. The military community doesn’t realize the humorous things they post can be offensive. That is why Uncle Sam wants us to stop cyberbullying because we are all supposed to be a happy family Social media has gained major popularity

Dear Uncle Sam, written by Loretta Lynn is one of the various anti-war movement songs to come out during the Vietnam war. Music was a popular way to protest the war during this era. Through lyrics and sounds all the artist were able to express what one felt for this tragic event. Released in January 1966 Loretta Lynn speaks about a husband sent off to war, and the feelings of grief when the husband is killed. She was very indecisive of speaking on the topic, but influenced by her husband she was

Uncle Sam, a nickname gave by the U.S. government. Many people say this was first used during the war of 1812. Samuel Wilson or many people may so “Uncle Sam”, was the man behind this name that many American people look up to. This name was a name of brave, hardworking and courage. Samuel Wilson was born September 13, 1766 in Menotomy Massachusetts. Wilson was the seventh of thirteen kids. Wilson grows up on a farm close to Mason New Hampshire, also the place he moved when he was about

One can see the use of recurring propaganda in today’s time. The first poster of Uncle Sam, named “I Want You for the U.S Army” rose during 1917 as the original artist, James Montgomery Flagg created this poster to encourage recruitment in the United States Army at the advent of World War I. “I Want You for the U.S Army” poster was extremely popular as it had over four million copies of it printed and displayed throughout the United States. Flagg created the image to symbolize America and America’s

On this day in 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied barrels of beef to the United States Army during the War of 1812.Wilson (1766-1854) stamped the barrels with “U.S.” for United States, but soldiers began referring to the grub as “Uncle Sam’s.” The local newspaper picked up on the story and Uncle Sam eventually gained widespread acceptance as the nickname for the U.S. federal government. In the

A political cartoon also demonstrates this ideology, where it depicts Uncle Sam forcing the people of the Philippines, dressed in traditional native attire, to either be educated by the United States or to face the military (Doc 6). The cartoon comes from a satirical magazine, so it portrays Uncle Sam in a sinister demeanor and overall emphasizes the absurdity of American expansion to the Philippines, with the tagline “It’s ‘Up To’ Them”

Therefore, the propaganda message transfers the positive image of one object to another. Patriotic cartoon figure Uncle Sam is perhaps a good example of this techniques. Uncle Sam is supposed to look after American people, therefore, everything he promotes should be accepted (Curti, 1940, p. 472). Further, "testimonial" tool similarly quotes respected someone supporting a certain event

There are many pieces in modern design that hold my interest. One of the most interesting pieces of art in modern design is James Montgomery Flagg’s I Want You for U.S. Army poster (James Montgomery Flagg. I Want You for the U.S. Army, Lithograph, 1917. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.). While Flagg’s piece aims to encourage people to take some action according to the current war, it is also very easily understood by the text that is intertwined. Much like the

known figures, the United States has one man in particular who stands out among them. He is tall. He has a beard. He wears a top hat…. and striped pants. The man, the legend, Uncle Sam. Not to be mistaken for Honest Abe, Uncle Sam has his own unique flair that leaves a lasting impact on the nation that gave birth to him. Uncle Sam was able to leave his mark on history with the assistance of his predecessors, his mysterious origins that still remain a bit muddled, the evolution of his personality and