The Man Who Would Become Uncle Sam - UI #220

Useless Information Podcast

Airwave Media Podcast Network

History, Comedy, Society & Culture

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 19 June 2024

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why the United States government is called Uncle Sam? This nickname originates from Uncle Samuel Wilson, who provided beef and pork to the troops during the War of 1812. Join the City of Troy and Rensselaer County, New York historian Kathy Sheehan as she takes us on a tour of Uncle Sam's life. Images, links, and transcripts for this podcast can be found at https://uselessinformation.org/uncle-sam-podcast-220 The Useless Information Podcast is a member of the Airwave Media podcast network. Visit https://www.airwavemedia.com/ to listen to more great podcasts just like this one. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to an airwave media podcast.
0:05.0	Summer at Waitros is good right now.
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0:25.1	weight rows.
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0:40.0	like your head is full of raspberry.
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0:53.0	UK residents, tease and see supply.
0:56.0	If I would have mentioned the name of Uncle Sam,
0:58.0	you'd most likely get this image of a stern, elderly man with a white beard,
1:02.0	you know, and he's wearing a top hat that's a dorm with
1:04.6	stars and a blue jacket, and he is pointing directly back at you.
1:08.8	But did you know that Uncle Sam, the main synonymous with the U.S. government, is believed
1:14.0	who originated from a real person named Samuel Wilson?
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