"Uncle Sam's Birthday"
1918
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In 1918, the United States was involved in World War I. After attempting to stay neutral at the beginning of the war, the United States entered the global conflict in 1917 and attempted to get the American people behind the war effort. This poster does not directly ask Americans to enlist in the military or even support the war in general, but it encourages patriotism and national pride, linking the 4th of July – Uncle Sam’s birthday – with the war effort.
It reads: Uncle Sam's Birthday, July 4th, 1776-1918, 142 Years Young and Going Strong!
It reads: Uncle Sam's Birthday, July 4th, 1776-1918, 142 Years Young and Going Strong!
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Food Administration.
National Archives Identifier: 512445
Full Citation: Poster 4-P-6; 'Uncle Sam's Birthday - 1776 - July 4th 1918 - 142 Years Young and Going Strong!'; 1918; World War I Posters, 1917 - 1919; Records of the U.S. Food Administration, Record Group 4; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/uncle-sams-birthday, April 29, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
