Uncle Sam's

Uncle Sam's

Author: Jay Humphreys

Publisher:

Published: 2004-02

Total Pages: 340

ISBN-13: 9780974592008

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It's April, 1942 and St. Augustine glistens in the warm Florida sun. For the residents of America's oldest city, the ravages of a world war seem far away. Comfortable in their tidy, historic community, increasing tourism seems more important than fighting fascism. But for the town's black residents, the war has brought their situation into sharp contrast -- especially when it comes to UNCLE SAM's -- a place where flag-waving patriotism, big band music and cold beer are blended nightly to conceal a horrible secret.


Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Author: Hal Marcovitz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-11-17

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 1422287580

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It is said that the inspiration for the character of Uncle Sam was a man named Sam Wilson, who provided food for the U.S. Army during the War of 1812. By the 1830s, the figure of Uncle Sam had become a personified image of America, commonly used by newspaper and magazine cartoonists to represent the U.S. government's decisions and policies. Perhaps the best-known image of Uncle Sam was created in 1917, during the First World War—a stern, white-haired man wearing star-spangled clothing, encouraging Americans to do their part to support their nation. Uncle Sam remains an important symbol of the United States and the policies and activities of our government.


Uncle Sam's America

Uncle Sam's America

Author: David Hewitt

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Published: 2011-11-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781442430921

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Just in time for July 4th, this is a patriotic look at the history of our country from its founding up to the present day. Through it all, the iconic Uncle Sam has rallied and united the American people as a symbol of national pride. In this book, Uncle Sam proudly looks on as General Andrew Jackson defeats the British redcoats in the War of 1812; Sam wears out seven pairs of boots walking westward with the pioneers; together with Lady Liberty, he welcomes the millions of immigrants who graced America's shores at the turn of the century; and Sam is there to give people hope from the Great Depression to the civil rights movement. Uncle Sam has helped people fulfill their dreams and create a better nation, standing with Americans through the decades. Kathryn Hewitt's unique artwork incorporates postage stamps, postcards, and antique images from each era--as well as the faces of the real people who changed history. The back matter lists short bios of each of these notable Americans.


No Uncle Sam

No Uncle Sam

Author: Anton F. Bilek

Publisher: Kent State University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 9780873387682

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This is Anton F. Bilek's story of his survival as a Japanese prisoner of war. He recounts the Death March that he and other Fil-American prisoners of war endured in Bataan after surrender, his imprisonment in the Philippines and Japan and his subsequent servitude in the Japanese coal mines.


Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam

Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam

Author: Doug Scheer

Publisher:

Published: 2017-02-18

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781543087727

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Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam is a 45 minute educational assembly show for elementary school age children.This American History Show features lessons that magically illustrate the major events that shaped America, created the Constitution and Bill of Rights and led to the formation of America's Democratic values. Twenty students participate on stage taking place in comedy skits, magical stunts, and impossible juggling feats all while anticipating the surprises that await in ten birthday gift bags that represent the ten amendments known as The Bill of Rights. Hailed as "brilliant" by elementary teachers for over 3 decades, Uncle Sam's Comedy Jam assembly show can add tens of thousands of dollars to a performer's bottom line. This complete show script provides all the jokes, bits of business and nuances of a professional show developed over a thirty year performing history. Visit www.AssemblyShows.com to learn more about the author and request more information.


Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam

Author: Tyler Monroe

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2013-07

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1476530866

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"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the iconic Uncle Sam image and its role as a national symbol"--Provided by publisher.


Uncle Sam Wants You

Uncle Sam Wants You

Author: Christopher Capozzola

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2010-04-12

Total Pages: 591

ISBN-13: 0199830967

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Based on a rich array of sources that capture the voices of both political leaders and ordinary Americans, Uncle Sam Wants You offers a vivid and provocative new interpretation of American political history, revealing how the tensions of mass mobilization during World War I led to a significant increase in power for the federal government. Christopher Capozzola shows how, when the war began, Americans at first mobilized society by stressing duty, obligation, and responsibility over rights and freedoms. But the heated temper of war quickly unleashed coercion on an unprecedented scale, making wartime America the scene of some of the nation's most serious political violence, including notorious episodes of outright mob violence. To solve this problem, Americans turned over increasing amounts of power to the federal government. In the end, whether they were some of the four million men drafted under the Selective Service Act or the tens of millions of home-front volunteers, Americans of the World War I era created a new American state, and new ways of being American citizens.


Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky

Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky

Author: Victor Appleton

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-08-12

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13:

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In 'Tom Swift and His Air Scout; Or, Uncle Sam's Mastery of the Sky' by Victor Appleton, the reader is taken on an exhilarating adventure through the early 20th century as Tom Swift, a brilliant young inventor, uses his skills to aid the United States military in achieving aerial superiority. The book combines elements of science fiction, action, and patriotism, making it a captivating read for audiences of all ages. Appleton's writing style is engaging and filled with detailed descriptions of innovative technologies, mirroring the excitement and advancements of the time period in which it was written. The novel's literary context showcases a fascination with aviation and exploration that was prevalent during the early 1900s. The fast-paced plot and dynamic characters will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Victor Appleton, a pseudonym used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, wrote the Tom Swift series to inspire young minds with tales of adventure, ingenuity, and American ingenuity. The author's background in engineering and technology is evident in the intricate inventions and scientific concepts portrayed in the book. I highly recommend 'Tom Swift and His Air Scout' to anyone interested in historical fiction, science fiction, or stories of bravery and heroism.