Uncle Sam was based on a real person—at least, according to the government-sanctioned version of the symbol’s history. His name was Sam Wilson (yes, like The Falcon, Captain America’s ...

Possibly the most iconic image of “Uncle Sam.” An internet search reveals ... Samuel Wilson was employed during the war with Great Britain by Elbert Anderson, who conducted a general supply ...

In the Marvel Universe, Captain America's costume resembles what Uncle Sam wears. That character is not only strong, but compassionate. The most familiar Uncle Sam image of all time is an Army ...

Marvel’s Sam Wilson is currently Captain America in print. It doesn’t get much more patriotic than that. 9. THE WILSONS ARE STILL KEEPING UP THE FAMILY NAME. Uncle Sam Memorial Statue ...

7, 1813, according to History.com and other sources. "Uncle Sam was inspired by Troy, New York, meatpacker ‘Uncle’ Sam Wilson, who supplied troops with rations way back during the War of 1812 ...