Why is the United States sometimes referred to as Uncle Sam?

vey interesting to read the other answer. You see, I read somewhere that Noah had three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. Sam (Shem) was white, Shem black, and Japheth yellow. That is why white people where called Uncle Sam's children. read more

The origin of the term Uncle Sam, though disputed, is usually associated with a businessman from Troy, New York, Samuel Wilson, known affectionately as “Uncle Sam” Wilson. The barrels of beef that he supplied the army during the War of 1812 were stamped “U.S.” to indicate government property. read more

Flagg used a modified version of his own face for Uncle Sam, and veteran Waltr Botts provided the pose. Uncle Sam is a national personification of the United States, with the first usage of the term dating from the War of 1812 and the first illustration dating from 1852. read more