1766-1854

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Uncle Sam. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Uncle Sam. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Uncle Sam.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Uncle Sam.

Discusses the origins, history, and significance of the character of Uncle Sam, and his role as a patriotic symbol. Includes color illustrations, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.

"Simple text and photographs briefly describe the iconic Uncle Sam image and its role as a national symbol"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the creation of Uncle Sam and discusses how he has changed over the years.

Describes "Uncle Sam" Wilson, the New York meat-packer who supplied the troops with meat during the War of 1812, and how he gave rise to the national symbol popular with illustrators.

Photographs and simple text provide an introduction to Uncle Sam.

Presents the origins and history of Uncle Sam and the real man, Samuel Wilson, who was the source of this American symbol.