AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Gorilla
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Uncle Sam
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Rocky
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George Washington
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Detailed explanation-1: -By the early 1900s, Uncle Sam had become known worldwide as a symbol for the United States. One of the most famous depictions of Uncle Sam during this period was created by artist James Montgomery Flagg for a U.S. Army recruiting poster during World War I.
Detailed explanation-2: -Propaganda in the form of posters, postcards, and trade cards flourished during World War I due to developments in print technology that had begun in the 19th century.
Detailed explanation-3: -The image was used to encourage men to enlist in the military and to encourage civilian support for the entry of the U.S. into World War I. Uncle Sam was officially adopted as a national symbol of the United States of America in 1950.
Detailed explanation-4: -Uncle Sam recruitment poster, 1942. American artist James Montgomery Flagg created his iconic Uncle Sam image during World War I, but it was modified and used again during the Second World War because of its enduring popularity.