Opinion: Cartoonists and designers have relied on Uncle Sam as a symbol of the U.S. government for ages. In fact, we've been looking at the same skinny old white guy for over a century.
In 2021, is it time for a new Uncle Sam? politi.co/3rUdkHo
In 2021, is it time for a new Uncle Sam? politi.co/3rUdkHo
What would a new Uncle Sam even look like? Would it be something as simple as a wardrobe change? Or do we need something bolder to match the moment?
Our cartoonist @wuerker hit the streets to find out:
politico.com/interactives/2…
Our cartoonist @wuerker hit the streets to find out:
politico.com/interactives/2…
First, some history.
Uncle Sam has gotten us through a lot: wars, depressions and pandemics. politi.co/3jXIwDf
Uncle Sam has gotten us through a lot: wars, depressions and pandemics. politi.co/3jXIwDf
He's even based on a real man—Samuel Wilson, who's still a source of hometown pride in Troy, N.Y. where he's buried. politi.co/37bbB8G
So what's next for Uncle Sam? Well, that's up to you. We asked readers to submit their new visions for the old icon – and you all delivered. politi.co/37dDVYb
If you didn’t get a chance to submit, we still want to hear from you.
Do you think it’s time to update Uncle Sam? politi.co/3tPQLFT
Do you think it’s time to update Uncle Sam? politi.co/3tPQLFT
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