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Mechanical banks are small containers with a decorative mechanical action, used to store coins. They were originally intended to promote saving money among children in the mid-19th century. Frequently made of cast iron , mechanical banks were often creatively designed, depicting historical, legendary or everyday events to increase their appeal.
Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. Uncle Sam has also developed notoriety for his appearance in military propaganda, popularized by a 1917 World War I recruiting poster by J. M. Flagg.
The precise origin of the Uncle Sam character is unclear, but a popular legend is that the name "Uncle Sam" was derived from Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York, who supplied rations for American soldiers during the War of 1812. There was a requirement at the time for contractors to stamp their name and where the rations came from ...
As issue #1 of Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters begins, the team is tasked to capture the revived Uncle Sam, who is in the process of forming his own Freedom Fighters team; Sam subsequently recruits the S.H.A.D.E. members to his cause, openly disapproving of their use of deadly force (although they continue to kill people, even under Uncle ...
World War I Canadian bond sale poster, c. 1917-1918, derivative of Flagg's Uncle Sam poster, itself derivative of Lord Kitchener [55] Poster for Japanese Communist Party magazine Zenei (Vanguard), 1928.
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California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom asked state lawmakers Monday for an additional $25 million in funding to cover the cost of legal battles he expects to have with President-elect Donald ...