Was Uncle Sam a real person? Uncle Sam was based on a real person—at least, according to the government-sanctioned version of the symbol’s history. His name was Sam Wilson (yes, like The ...

7, 1813, according to History.com and other sources. "Uncle Sam was inspired by Troy, New York, meatpacker ‘Uncle’ Sam Wilson, who supplied troops with rations way back during the War of 1812 ...

Teaming with writer Steve Darnall, Ross spun a new tale featuring the classic character of Uncle Sam. Out of print for over a decade, this classic comic is now being reprinted in a special edition ...