World War I produced one of the most memorable images in American history: the U.S. Army recruiting poster that depicts a commanding Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and urging young ...

Artist James Montgomery Flagg is known today for his 1917 “I Want You for U.S. Army” poster, with Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer. Lesser known is that he was also a frequent ...

The stern-faced poster of Uncle Sam, finger pointing at the viewer, demanding “I Want You,” is one hundred years old this year. Showing no signs of decrepitude nor any desire for quiet ...

Since his "birth" in 1813, Uncle Sam has appeared in political cartoons, army recruitment posters and magazine covers. ... • Uncle Sam’s defining portrait — the finger-pointing, ...

Original pencil and watercolor drawing of Uncle Sam by James Montgomery Flagg for the “I Want You for U.S. Army” recruitment campaign, 1917. Depicted is Uncle Sam looking stern and pointing at the ...

Uncle Sam—clad in red, white, and blue and rocking a goatee and top hat—has represented the United States government for more than a century. But who is this stern, finger-pointing man, and ...

Uncle Sam Wants You: Rare WWI Posters Up for Auction June 10, 2015 5:20 PM By Reuters; ... top-hatted Uncle Sam pointing a finger with the words, "I Want You for U.S. Army." ...

The British, however, originated the Uncle Sam concept in 1914, with their own finger-pointing war hero -- Lord Kitchener -- depicted. Its caption was "Your Country Needs You," an idea Flagg ...

Uncle Sam is the personification of the United States federal government, dating back to the 19th century. He's typically depicted as an older gentleman sporting a star-spangled top hat and red ...

The stern-faced poster of Uncle Sam, finger pointing at the viewer, demanding “I Want You,” is one hundred years old this year. Showing no signs of decrepitude nor any desire for quiet ...

Uncle Sam—clad in red, white, and blue and rocking a goatee and top hat—has represented the United States government for more ...