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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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 ...