Photos from across the country of Fourth of July events and parades marking 248 years ... A man dressed as Uncle Sam waves to the crowd in Southport as the U.S. celebrates 248 years since the ...

Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, was "born" on Sept. 7, 1813, and inspired by New York businessman Samuel Wilson, who provided rations to troops in the War of 1812.

Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam hitched a chariot ride behind one of the antique tractors in the St. Regis 4th of July parade. (/Amy Quinlivan) The Mineral County Lions Club Rodeo Royalty presented the ...

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

Trey Hauptmann, right, a descendant of Uncle Sam, carries on his ancestor's legacy of service. Right, a World War I recruitment poster with Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer, 1917.