she became an embodiment of American iconography. For her costume, Cooper recreated the image of Uncle Sam. She wore a crystallized top hat featuring stars, a white waistcoat and a red bowtie.

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 ...

Alma Cooper made history earlier this year when she won the Miss USA crown. When she took the role, she was the first ...

Originally created by Will Eisner in 1940, Uncle Sam was one of the first patriotism-themed American superheroes. Empowered ...

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 ...

Uncle Sam is one tough old avatar. Cartoonists and designers of all stripes have relied on him as a handy symbol of the U.S. government for ages. He’s evolved in small ways—his costume has ...

German-born political cartoonist Thomas Nast gave America some of its most enduring symbols: the Republican elephant, the Democratic donkey, and Uncle Sam. Publishing regularly in Harper's Weekly ...