But most people associate Uncle Sam with a later period thanks to an iconic 20th-century poster. That now-famous image was originally created by artist James Montgomery Flagg in 1916.

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.

The Uncle Sam Jam takes place July 10-13 in Woodhaven, Michigan. Here's a preview of what to expect for the 2025 festival.

In this file photo from 2021, Brooke Pfeiffer hands shaved ice cones to customers during Uncle Sam Jam, the city of Lincoln's annual Fourth of July weekend celebration at Oak Lake Park.

Tommy Sammons, a 91-year-old Korean War veteran from Richmond, dedicated his life to sharing American flags and patriotism until his passing in 2022.

Critics of the signs say the history that is interwoven in our national parks should be told truthfully, not through a political filter.

In honor of Uncle Sam Day, September 13, the National Museum of American History tracked down the story of the familiar bearded figure and star of the 4th of July parade. Explore more about the man ...