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James Montgomery Flagg (June 18, 1877 – May 27, 1960) was an American artist, comics artist, and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning , but is best remembered for his political posters, particularly his 1917 poster of Uncle Sam created for United States Army recruitment during World War I .
I want you for U.S. Army : nearest recruiting station / James Montgomery Flagg. 1917. Library of Congress 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.
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English: Artist James Montgomery Flagg as Captain Kidd at the Illustrators' Ball, 1917. Date: 1917: Source: The New York Times (New-York [N.Y.]), January 28, 1917
James Montgomery Flagg (1870-1960) poster celebrating Wake Up America Day on April 19, 1917 with Jean Earle Mohle dressed as Paul Revere. Wake Up America Day was celebrated on April 19, 1917 in New York City to coincide with Patriots' Day. It was designed to boost recruiting for World War I.
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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]
The list does not include artists who were commissioned by the U.S. Post Office Department (or its successor, the United States Postal Service) to specifically create artwork for a postage stamp. Scenes from American history, famous Americans, and traditional Christmas images are postage stamp themes frequently employing original artwork.