The historical society’s permanent exhibit, “Uncle Sam: the Man in Life and Legend,” chronicles the life of Samuel Wilson (1766-1854), Troy’s most famous son.

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10)—In 1961, both Houses of Congress unanimously passed a law proclaiming Samuel Wilson of Troy, New York, the progenitor of our national symbol, Uncle Sam. President John F ...

Uncle Sam Commentator Marion Roach recalls the first year she rode on a float in Troy, New York's annual Uncle Sam Parade. Sam Wilson is the local man who became known as Uncle Sam for his role in ...

TROY, NY (WRGB) — Saturday morning the city of Troy celebrated the 256th birthday of Uncle Sam. The ceremony is the 64th annual graveside service honoring Uncle Sam Wilson.

The 40th annual Uncle Sam Birthday Parade will step off on Sept. 13, the 249th birthday of Samuel Wilson, the inspiration for the iconic national symbol. The parade originated during the U.S ...

Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States, was "born" on Sept. 7, 1813, and inspired by New York businessman Samuel Wilson, who provided rations to troops in the War of 1812.

Uncle Sam is an easily recognizable piece of wartime propaganda. ... He was reportedly a pleasant man, well-liked in his ...

TROY – The 46-year-old deteriorating Uncle Sam Parking Garage is at the end of its lifespan and plans should be made to replace it in the next 10 years, an engineering study recommends.

Samuel Wilson — Uncle Sam — was born 1766. Troy, NY, has a large “Uncle Sam” statue. Why? Wilson, a meatpacker there, provided beef to the War of 1812 military.