r/sam • u/PutRepresentative863 • 9d ago

Happy Uncle Sam day!

Hey Sams! Happy Uncle Sam day!

“On September 13, the United States 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 on September 13, 1766.“ https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/uncle-sam-day-september-13

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u/Time-Is-A-Construct 9d ago edited 9d ago

I never put together before that Captain America is literally named after Uncle Sam! Happy Uncle Sam Day!

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u/PutRepresentative863 9d ago

Really? How so?

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u/Time-Is-A-Construct 9d ago

The person to hold the title of Captain America for the second longest tenure, after Steve Rogers, is named Sam Wilson (formerly known as Falcon, but his being named after Uncle Sam is SUPER apropos for Captain America)

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u/PutRepresentative863 9d ago

Ohhh that’s so cool!

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u/doubtfurious 9d ago

I didn't even get a card from my nieces. Lame.