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How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?

  • Written by Paul Bruski, Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Iowa State University
imageYou never know where Uncle Sam will make an appearance.David McNew/Getty Imagesimage

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How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States? Henry E., age 10, Somerville, Massachusetts

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