OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaUncle Sam is a very famous symbol for the United States! He is a tall man with a friendly face and a long, white beard. His clothes are the same colors as our American flag: red, white, and blue.
Uncle Sam wears a special top hat with red and white stripes and blue stars. He has a long coat and striped pants. Even though Uncle Sam is a pretend character, he is very important to many people. You might see pictures of him on posters or in parades during the Fourth of July!
Uncle Sam helps us remember our country and our government. He reminds us that we all live together in one big, wonderful country. Uncle Sam is like a friendly grandfather who represents the spirit of America.
- Uncle Sam may have been named after a real person named Samuel Wilson who lived over 200 years ago.
- The most famous Uncle Sam poster shows him pointing and saying “I Want You!”
- Uncle Sam has been a symbol of America for over 200 years.
