Uncle Sam, long a symbol of the U.S. government, was inspired by a real person — Sam Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York, born in 1766.

She has a profound love for Mount Vernons, plural. One, the home of Washington. The other, the small Ohio city where she was ...

After the East Longmeadow's Fourth of July Parade, the Uncle Sam statue was moved back to Springfield, but this time to ...

An Arkansas woman is the oldest living descendant of Sam Wilson, the real-life inspiration for the iconic Uncle Sam.

From the history of Uncle Sam to a Brooklyn replica of Mount Vernon, these tales provide an escape into celebrations of the ...

Crate is a Legendary box of cosmetics that was introduced to Grow a Garden as part of the 4th of July Update. It's a ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The annual Uncle Sam Jam on Thursday brought thousands to the ballpark at Haymarket Park. Lincoln’s ...

If you’re driving through Danbury, Connecticut, don’t be surprised if a 38-foot-tall man in red, white, and blue catches your ...

The fireworks, classic cars and hot rod, and monster truck shows have always been a solid hit with festival visitors, but ...

Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and city officials have announced a $220,000 grant from AARP to improve public transportation ...