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Uncle Sam stands for U.S as a personification of the American Government. It was the name for Samuel Wilson. This was represented by the poster which sometimes had "your country needs you". The man had a blue suit and a tall hat with the stars and stripes on.
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A character used as the national personification of the us?
uncle sam
What does it mean when they say uncle Sam is a personification of the US?
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When did Uncle Sam die?
Samuel Wilson was a meat-packer from Troy, New York whose name is purportedly the source of the personification of the United States, known as "Uncle Sam." He died on 31 July 1854. Uncle Sam, as the personification of the United States, the way John Bull is a personification of Great Britain, has not and cannot die because personifications do not live or die - they are symbols.
Is personification a noun?
Yes, the word 'personification' is a noun, a word for the representation of a thing or idea as a person or by the human form; a perfect example; a word for a thing. Example: The character Uncle Sam was the personification of the US in wartime.
What symbol was used to inspire men to join the military?
The personification of the US in the figure of "Uncle Sam" ~ see related link below .
What is the nick name of the US?
the eagle country, uncle Sam
What country is represented by uncle Sam and john bull?
England
How did the name uncle sam originate?
There was a meat packer in Troy, NY, (near Albany, north of NYC), named Sam Wilson. He supplied meat to the US military in WW one serving in Europe. He sent his meat with the initials U. S. on the crates and it came to stand for Uncle Sam.
How many children did John Bull have?
None. John Bull is a personification of England, sort of like Uncle Sam represents the United States.
How does uncle sam bring us together?
Uncle Sam brings the nation together because he represents unity. People bond over the shared feelings they have towards their country.
Why is Uncle Sam important to history?
Uncle Sam... US.
What does uncle sam symbolizes?
uncle sam symbolize helping out in the war
