Sunday, June 30, 2013

Fact of the Day: Uncle Sam

The personification of the United States, Uncle Sam was believed to be based on Samuel Wilson. During the War of 1812, he was appointed to ensure that the quality of meat consumed by the Northern Army during the war was in good-standing and properly packaged and labeled. Some soldiers knew of Wilson and his nickname "Uncle Sam" and his popularity and legend took off from there.  
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  1. MEcoyJune 30, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    hmm well that's another interesting fact adam

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  2. Mª Pilar DomínguezJune 30, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    This is a really interesting fact. I have an answer for this name now. Kisses and nice day, Adam:)

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  3. Bob BushellJune 30, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Good ole Uncle Sam.

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  4. KatiJune 30, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Very interesting!

    Have a great day,
    -Kati

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  5. DanaJune 30, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I'd never heard this before. Very interesting!

    Happy Sunday. ☺

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  6. Plowing Through Life (Martha)June 30, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    A very well known name!

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  7. AnonymousJune 30, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    put a hat on that fact!

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  8. SharonJune 30, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I know a bar named Uncle Sam haha

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  9. Aunt MaryJune 30, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    Nice to know about uncle Sam :)

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  10. LucyJune 30, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Interesting! Happy sunday! Lucy www.tpinkcarpet.com

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  11. the chilicoolJune 30, 2013 at 4:27 PM

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  12. Francesca Romana CapizziJune 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Naaah I didn't know his story!!
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  13. judithJune 30, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Buena información!!
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  14. KayJune 30, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    Good gracious! No kidding? I had no idea Uncle Sam was modeled after someone.

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  15. TheresaJuly 1, 2013 at 10:16 PM

    Fun bit of trivia. I didn't know!

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