Those posters, which showed Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer accompanied by the straightforward tagline of “I want you for U.S. Army,” cemented the symbol’s place in U.S. history.

The stern-faced poster of Uncle Sam demanding “I Want You,” shows no desire for quiet retirement; today the icon remains as recognizable and remixed as ever.

If you’re driving through Danbury, Connecticut, don’t be surprised if a 38-foot-tall man in red, white, and blue catches your ...

However, the version of Uncle Sam that we know today was drawn by a man named James Montgomery Flagg. Flagg’s version features a darker Uncle Sam, pointing at the viewer, staring into their eyes.

Uncle Sam is 100 years old. At least, that's the age of the most iconic image of that famous American symbol. ... pointing at the viewer saying, "Your country needs YOU. ...

The stern-faced poster of Uncle Sam demanding “I Want You,” shows no desire for quiet retirement; today the icon remains as recognizable and remixed as ever.