Patriotic Parade Float Uncle Sam Lady Liberty Eagle Real Photo Postcard

The Junior Order of United American Mechanics (JR-O.U.A.M.) float captured in Piqua, Ohio, in 1909, represents a significant period for American fraternal organizations. Founded in 1853, the JR-O.U.A.M. was a nativist society advocating for American labor, public education, and the restriction of immigration, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The float, featuring patriotic symbols like Uncle Sam, a female figure often representing Columbia or Lady Liberty, and an eagle, visually promoted the organization's strong nationalistic and pro-American stance.