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How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you'd like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States? - Henry E., age 10, Somerville, Massachusetts Most Americans easily recognize Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he's almost always decked out in red, white and blue attire.
How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?
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How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com. Most Americans easily recognize Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he’s almost always decked out in red, white and blue attire.
How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?
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How did Uncle Sam become a symbol for the United States?
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