Patriotic Uncle Sam Saluting 1900-1910 Real Photo Postcard

The figure of Uncle Sam, personifying the United States, solidified his iconic appearance—top hat, striped trousers, and starry jacket—by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Originating in the War of 1812 and evolving through political cartoons, this visual became a powerful symbol of American patriotism, government, and national identity, widely featured in public life and media.