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Today celebrates one of Americas most iconic symbols - the tall and lanky white-haired gentleman with the flowing beard and great big top hat. Sept. 13 is Uncle Sam Day! The History of Uncle Sam The real Uncle Sam is believed to be Samuel Wilson, a meat man from New York. This hard working man helped supply meat to American servicemen during the War of 1812. "U.S." was stamped on the meat and the troops eventually referred to Wilson as "Uncle Sam.". Eventually, Uncle Sam woul