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Who was Samuel Wilson and why is he linked to the name Uncle Sam?
He was a meat packer who supplied beef to the U.S. Army during the War of 1812, and soldiers started calling the supplies 'Uncle Sam's'.
Who popularized the image of Uncle Sam with a white beard and a stars-and-stripes suit?
Thomas Nast
Who created the famous portrait of Uncle Sam with the words 'I Want You For The U.S. Army'?
James Montgomery Flagg
Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz on the origins of the iconic figure "Uncle Sam." Learn about Samuel Wilson's role as a meat packer during the War of 1812 and how his nickname became synonymous with the United States.
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