A man dressed as Uncle Sam died after lighting a firework off his costume hat while smoking a cigarette in a July 4 horror ...

Uncle Sam is one tough old avatar. Cartoonists and designers of all stripes have relied on him as a handy symbol of the U.S. government for ages. He’s evolved in small ways—his costume has ...

For her costume, Cooper recreated the image of Uncle Sam. She wore a crystallized top hat featuring stars, a white waistcoat and a red bowtie. Over it, she wore a blue jacket with a long train. The ...

In honor of Uncle Sam Day, September 13, the National Museum of American History tracked down the story of the familiar bearded figure and star of the 4th of July parade. Explore more about the man ...