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Two Storied National Nicknames Uncle Sam and John Bull
The article traces origins of Uncle Sam and John Bull, detailing how Uncle Sam arose from Elbert Anderson and Samuel Wilson during the 1812 era, with Wilson's inspector nickname marking government goods. It describes the evolution of John Bull from Arbuthnot’s satire and Swift Pope era, noting enduring English national caricature traits and early portraits.
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Sam
John Bull
Hans
Johnny Craprud
Drake’s
Celestials
John Chinaman
Sandy
Pat
Pniil
Yankees
Elbert Anderson
Anderson
Samuel Wilson
Uncle Sam
Treasury
Wilson
QO. K
T. A
United States
UO. S
Troy
N. Y
Republic
Charles H.hanswell
New York
Paris
Napoleon III
Butte
Jonathan
Flo
John Arbuthnot
Dean Swift
Alexander Pope
John Bulls
Lord Strutt
Spain
Louis Baboon
Philip Baboon
Duke
Pope
Swift
Arbuthnot
Chicago Chronicle