2016年12月12日 · Shortly after America’s declaration of war against Germany in 1917, the 40-year-old veteran magazine illustrator from Pelham Manor, New York composed a drawing for the United States Army‘s recruitment campaign. It featured a stern-faced Uncle Sam pointing outward with his right index finger, his eyes glaring directly at the viewer. “I ...

2017年4月6日 · World War I produced one of the most memorable images in American history: the U.S. Army recruiting poster that depicts a commanding Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and urging...

2024年3月22日 · The poster’s design, with Uncle Sam dressed in stars and stripes, pointing directly at the viewer, was a masterstroke of persuasive art. It personalized the recruitment message, making each viewer feel individually addressed and responsible for the country’s fate.

Uncle Sam has also developed notoriety for his appearance in military propaganda, popularized by a 1917 World War I recruiting poster by James Montgomery Flagg. [4] According to legend, the character came into use during the War of 1812 and may have been named after Samuel Wilson. The actual origin is obscure. [5] .

English: A World War I United States Army recruitment poster featuring a half-length portrait of Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer, with the legend "I want you for U.S. Army".

2023年7月13日 · The iconic "I Want You for the U.S. Army" poster has become an integral part of American history and culture. This poster, featuring a stern-looking Uncle Sam pointing his finger directly at the viewer, was first created in 1917 during World War I …

2024年3月22日 · This laid the groundwork for James Montgomery Flagg’s famous World War I-era recruiting poster. His rendition of Uncle Sam, pointing directly at the viewer with a determined expression and the caption, “I Want YOU for U.S. Army,” has since become one of the most enduring images of American propaganda.

War poster with the famous phrase "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World War I. The printed phrase "Nearest recruiting station" has a blank space below to …

no. 9 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; sheet 102.3 x 75.5 cm. | no. 9a 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; sheet 101.5 x 76 cm. | no. 9a 1 print (poster) : lithograph, color ; sheet 101.9 x 74.9 cm. | War poster with the famous phrase "I want you for U. S. Army" shows Uncle Sam pointing his finger at the viewer in order to recruit soldiers for the American Army during World …

Over four million copies of the poster were printed for World War I (1914-1918). Today, this is the world’s most well-known physical representation of Uncle Sam. Explore how James …