NO CRASHES OR DELAYS. >> WELL, UNCLE SAM HAS BEEN THE PERSONIFICATION OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SINCE THE 1800S. ABC’S DANNY NEW INTRODUCES US TO OUR NATIONAL MASCOTS. OLDEST LIVING DESCENDANT. >> AND ...

The fatherly yet determined red, white and blue personification of the United States became a symbol of the nation on this day in history, Sept. 7, 1813, according to History.com and other sources.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Josh Weiss is a writer covering the nexus of pop culture and Judaism. Steve Darnall and Alex Ross created Uncle Sam in the hope ...

A white goatee on a chiseled face. Bushy eyebrows over burning eyes. Silver hair flowing out from under a tall top hat decorated with stars. And one bony finger pointed toward the observer. These ...