Uncle Sam Cartoons

This page features early, original Cartoons of Uncle Sam.  These are amongst the first published images of Uncle Sam, and appeared on the pages of Harper's Weekly newspapers during the Civil War years (1861-1864).

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Uncle Sam and John Bull Cartoon

Uncle Sam and Copperheads

Uncle Sam Divides Virginia

Uncle Sam Playing Chess

Uncle Sam and John Bull

Uncle Sam and Columbia

Uncle Sam and Volunteers

Uncle Sam and Corrupt Contractors