Uncle Sam was based on a real person—at least ... Nast is credited with giving the character the facial hair and top hat he’s commonly depicted with—but the artist used his own likeness ...

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Silver hair flowing out from under a tall top hat decorated with stars. And one bony finger pointed toward the observer. These attributes belonged to Uncle Sam, as seen in the famed “I want YOU ...

Uncle Sam is one tough old avatar ... He’s evolved in small ways—his costume has varied, his hat and necktie have been tweaked. But it's 2021—is it time for something new?

The lineage of Uncle Sam, benign personification of the nation, was again raised last week. Was this lean Yankee character in beaver hat and striped trousers who reflects the emotions of ...