Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and symbols of American pride are being recognized across the country ...

In the 1700s and 1800s, people talked about Columbia and Brother Jonathan to give the United States a human face. Columbia ...

Most Americans easily recognize Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he's almost always ...

Discovery of the identity of the man who inspired the mythical Uncle Sam, known throughout the world by his gangling physique, chin whiskers and high hat, is claimed by Mrs. Louise B. Young, ...

The origin of American national icon Uncle Sam is more mysterious than one might believe. There were theories about the origin of the name as a personification of the U.S. government as early as 1816.

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 123,000,000 ...

As millions of Americans celebrate our nation’s independence on July 4, many no doubt will lament the choice between a septuagenarian and an octogenarian in the upcoming election. Perhaps they can ...

He’s a symbol of patriotism, protest, and power. But behind the red, white, and blue is a real man—and a disputed American origin story. How did a real guy go from meatpacker to meme to ...