Uncle Sam - Wikipedia
WEBSince the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. [3] Uncle Sam has also developed notoriety for his appearance in military propaganda, popularized by a 1917 World War I recruiting poster by J. M. Flagg. [4]
World War I Anniversary: Story Behind the Uncle Sam Poster - TIME
WEBApr 6, 2017 · World War I produced one of the most memorable images in American history: the U.S. Army recruiting poster that depicts a commanding Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and urging...
"I Want YOU!" – The Story Behind One of the Most Famous Wartime Posters ...
WEBDec 12, 2016 · His posters urged Americans to plant victory gardens, save money, join the military or simply work harder for victory. Yet, none of his other works became as widely seen or celebrated as his Uncle Sam poster. The original illustration that inspired James Montgomery Flagg. (Image source: WikiCommons) Kitchener Wants You Too
The History Behind America’s Iconic ‘Uncle Sam, I Want You’ …
WEBMar 22, 2024 · The poster’s design, with Uncle Sam dressed in stars and stripes, pointing directly at the viewer, was a masterstroke of persuasive art. It personalized the recruitment message, making each viewer feel individually addressed and …
Uncle Sam: The man and the meme - National Museum of American History
WEBSep 13, 2013 · However, the 1917 recruiting poster of Uncle Sam asking YOU to join the army is perhaps the most enduring rendition of the national character. The Division of Armed Forces History at the museum has the original …
File : J. M. Flagg, I Want You for U.S. Army poster (1917).jpg
WEBJun 11, 2017 · English: A World War I United States Army recruitment poster featuring a half-length portrait of Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer, with the legend "I want you for U.S. Army".
Uncle Sam | History, Artist, Drawing, Propaganda, & Facts
WEBAug 27, 2024 · Uncle Sam, popular symbol for the United States, usually associated with a cartoon figure having long white hair and chin whiskers and dressed in a swallow-tailed coast, vest, tall hat, and striped trousers.
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station - Library of Congress
WEBWar poster with the famous phrase "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recruiting station" has a …
Uncle Sam | World War I Posters | I Want You | Army Recruiting Poster …
WEBThis image was originally published as the cover of the July 6, 1917 issue of Leslie’s Weekly. Over four million copies of the poster were printed for World War I (1914-1918). Today, this is the world’s most well-known physical representation of Uncle Sam.
I want you for the U.S. Army - Library of Congress
WEBMedium: 1 print (poster) : color ; 102 x 75 cm. Summary: "I want you" is above Uncle Sam, "for the U.S. Army, Enlist now" is below him. Reproduction Number: LC-USZC4-595 (color film copy transparency) LC-USZ62-8278R (b&w film copy neg.) Rights Advisory: No known restrictions on publication.
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