Uncle Sam Is Born (1852)
Podcast: This Day (An America 250 History Show)Published On: Thu Mar 23 2023
Description: It’s March 23rd. This is, in some ways, the birthday of Uncle Sam — it was the first time that the character appeared in a political cartoon. Niki, Jody and Kellie discuss how Uncle Sam had its origins in a real-life figure, and how the character truly burst into the public imagination with those iconic “I Want You” posters. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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