Uncle Sam, long a symbol of the U.S. government, was inspired by a real person — Sam Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York, born in 1766.

Uncle Sam Proved Real as Arkansas Offspring Carry on His Service Legacy . Many believe he was fictional, but one family of "patriots" knows better. By ABC News. July 2, 2015, 8:39 AM.

If you’re driving through Danbury, Connecticut, don’t be surprised if a 38-foot-tall man in red, white, and blue catches your eye. He’s not directing traffic or selling hot dogs. He’s fiberglass, for ...

No doubt, Uncle Sam’s outstanding obligation of $35 trillion – yes, that’s trillion, with a “T” – looks like a very, very big number. Also consider that in 2020, the total was “only ...

James Gunn should take a huge swing and bring Uncle Sam into the DCU with his most provocative comic book story ever.