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Trump and his ahistorical myrmidons — he just mused that the Civil War ended in 1869 — regularly display an abysmal ignorance ...
Sometimes our greatness has been manifested by our progress toward a more perfect union — and that story cannot be told without mentioning imperfections.
Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. And legend says he was based off a real person—though that may not actually be the case.
'Civil War' was produced by A24- an American independent entertainment company. The movie focused on a small group of journalists/photojournalists on a road trip of sorts. They want to document ...
Were you fortunate to have had a favorite uncle when you were younger? Someone who personified kindness? I was. My family and I had a positive memory of a certain Uncle Sam who welcomed our ...
The lineage of Uncle Sam, benign personification of the nation, was again raised last week. Was this lean Yankee character in beaver hat and striped trousers who reflects the emotions of ...
With President Trump ordering the charge, Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have smashed into the federal bureaucracy and are proceeding to dismantle it piece by piece.
Sam Wilson is the local man who became known as Uncle Sam for his role in providing provisions to troops in the war of 1812. Roach found herself tossing candy to ungrateful people along the parade ...
On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security posted a striking graphic on its official X account. Uncle Sam, a symbol of American patriotism, is depicted nailing a poster to a wall that reads ...
Along with thoughts of beer and fireworks, Uncle Sam generally comes to mind around July Fourth. Early in the 19th century this cranky, imperious geezer somewhat incongruously became the symbol of ...