Uncle Sam

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Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States.

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Uncle Sam is a symbol of the United States. He is often shown with a tall hat and red, white, and blue clothes. Uncle Sam represents the American people. Many pictures show him pointing and saying, 'I want you!' He reminds us of our country.

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Uncle Sam wears red, white, and blue.

He represents the American people.

He often points and says, 'I want you!'

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