Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks to supporters during a campaign event, Monday, April 11, 2016, in the San Diego. (AP Photo/Sandy Huffaker) Republican presidential ...

Most Americans easily recognize Uncle Sam as a symbol of the United States or a national nickname. Typically portrayed as an older white man with a long white goatee and a top hat, he’s almost always ...

In the series "USA to Z," "CBS Mornings" breaks down the history of Uncle Sam and who inspired the national icon.

Who’s your Uncle Sam? On Sept. 13, the U.S. recognizes Uncle Sam Day to commemorate Sam Wilson, the man behind the iconic image and fascinating nickname for the United States government who was born ...

*The origin of “Uncle Sam” took on a whole new meaning when it was used as a recruitment slogan during the outbreak of World War I. Our democratic government, consisting of three branches — executive, ...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a graphic on June 11 depicting Uncle Sam nailing up a poster that reads, "Help your country…and yourself…." Underneath the poster is the command ...