Uncle Sam was built in the 1960s by International Fiberglass in Venice, California, as a generic “waving giant” advertising mascot, according to the aficionado website American Giants.

Photos from across the country of Fourth of July events and parades marking 248 years since the Declaration of Independence.

Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a patriotic symbol of our nation and government. With his long beard and ...

Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.

Uncle Sam is unrecognizable . Feb. 28, 2025 at 1:25 pm Updated Feb. 28, 2025 at 2:25 pm . By . David Horsey. Seattle Times cartoonist. Uncle Sam, you’ve gotta change with the times.