Uncle Sam

Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States. He wears a beard, and he has a tall hat. He wears a blue coat. His pants have red and white stripes.

Who is Uncle Sam? Once a man named Sam Wilson worked in a meat plant. He sold meat to the army. He stamped the meat with the letters U.S.

Some people said the letters stood for the United States. Others said they stood for Uncle Sam. The man’s name stuck.

Now, people call our government Uncle Sam. They say, “I work for Uncle Sam.” The United States has even adopted Uncle Sam as a national symbol!