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Uncle Sam

12 minutes 22 seconds

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Closeup of Uncle Sam's face. He is smiling, has gray hair and laugh lines. Caption. In addition to the pictures and cartoons.

What is a symbol? How did Uncle Sam develop as a symbol? Was Uncle Sam a real person? Answers these questions, and examines the background of Uncle Sam and its uses in United States history. Uncle Sam represents both our country and its citizens.

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Runtime: 12 minutes 22 seconds

Topic: Social Science
Subtopic: Patriotism
Grade/Interest Level: 3 - 8
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Release Year: 2002
Producer/Distributor: Film Ideas, Inc
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Words that read, "Join or die," appear beneath a sketch of a snake cut into 8 segments, with the initials of the first 8 states of the U, S next to each segment. Behind that is a painting of a colonial battle. Caption. The 'Join or Die' flag.

White headstone marking the grave of Estelle Frasius, a nurse from Kansas in the Army Nurse Corps during World War 1, appears in a grass field with other similar headstones. Caption. We honor the men and women who have given their lives.

The green Statue of Liberty seen from below against a bright sky. Caption. Her lamp held high as a welcoming light of hope.

Frame of the American bald eagle perched on a thick branch surrounded by leaves and branches. Caption. For the Great Seal of the United States.

Televised interview shows a boy looking towards camera with a microphone held up in front of him. Title bar below reads, "What is voting?" Caption. Put a check who they want to vote.

An aerial photo of the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. Caption. The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor.

Person in white work clothes looks at posted safety signs. Caption. And maintain a high level of safety awareness.

Woman wearing a leather jacket and sitting in front of a lake. Caption. I chose infantry because it was the opposite of a desk job.

United States flag on a flagpole in front of the US Capitol building. Caption. Our flag represents the people and ideals.

Straight on view of the White House portico. Caption. One of America's most important symbols.