Bibliograph

Uncle Sam, by Barbara M. Linde

Type

Label

Uncle Sam, by Barbara M. Linde

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Uncle Sam

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Barbara M. Linde

Series statement

Symbols of AmericaLeveled reader. Social studies

Summary

"Was there really an Uncle Sam? Yes! He was Samuel Wilson, who sent barrels of meat marked "U.S." to American soldiers during the War of 1812.The soldiers called it "Uncle Sam's" meat, and an icon was born. Cartoonist Thomas Nast drew the familiar portrait of the man in a top hat and striped pants. Uncle Sam's image has appeared in political ads and on postage stamps. Costumed interpreters take on his persona at historic sites, including Mount Vernon. This high-interest text will engage readers and leave them wanting to find out more about one of America's most famous symbols"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A symbol of our country -- A real Uncle Sam? -- Thomas Nast's Cartoons -- James Flagg's idea -- Posters for World War II -- Uncle Sam today -- Congress honors -- Uncle Sam day -- See Uncle Sam!

Target audience

primary

Classification