"I Want You for U.S. Army" posters often read with the sketch of Uncle Sam. In addition to it being a general reference to America, as Uncle Sam is often used to symbolize the federal government ...

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 ...

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

Ross and Darnall’s Uncle Sam was a particularly dark deconstruction of the original concept. Their take on the character was ...

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 ...

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 ...

The U.S. semiconductor industry is relying on government funding through the CHIPS Act to restore its chip manufacturing prowess. The jury is out.

Originally created by Will Eisner in 1940, Uncle Sam was one of the first patriotism-themed American superheroes. Empowered by the American spirit itself, he could manifest whatever powers were ...

Artist Alex Ross may be best known for his work on The Marvels and Kingdom Come, but now another of his classic projects is making a comeback at a particularly opportune moment. Abrams ComicArts ...

The American foreign policy statement that provided the basis for Roosevelt's military intervention in Latin America. Uncle Sam, as armed soldier, standing between European powers (Brit.