The Man Who Would Become Uncle Sam - UI #220
Historian Kathy Sheehan takes us on a tour of Troy, NY, the home to Samuel "Uncle Sam" Wilson.
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Show Notes
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.
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