Curated Video
I WONDER - Why Is Uncle Sam A Symbol For The US?
This video is answering the question of why is Uncle Sam a symbol for the US.
Curated Video
White Propaganda
Often deployed by governments during times of crisis, white propaganda has a known source and simple slogans, and uses strong visuals to rally public opinion.
PBS
Who Gets Stimulus Money? (COVID-19)
Congress just passed a huge stimulus package that includes direct payments and unemployment benefits... Are you eligible?
The March of Time
MOT: 1916 Dramatization: Wilson re-election parade
People walking in parade in night carrying signs supporting Woodrow Wilson.
The Business Professor
Accounting for Employee Payroll Deducations - Accounting
Accounting for Employee Payroll Deducations - Accounting
AllTime 10s
10 Iconic American Things That Aren't Actually American
Next time you sit down for a hotdog at a football game, you might be surprised to know that what you're doing isn't nearly as red, white and blue as you think. So have a sit down and find out why all your favourite American things aren't...
Mazz Media
American Symbols of Freedom
Children recite the Pledge of Allegiance, but do they know why? Students recognize the American flag, but do they understand the history behind it? In this program, students will enjoy exploring the origins, stories, and meaning of our...
Mazz Media
Symbols and Ceremonies of the United States
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Kids will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Mazz Media
Citizens Rule: Symbols and Celebrations of America
Was there really an Uncle Sam? Who wrote the Pledge of Allegiance? Why are the flag's colors red, white and blue? Children will enjoy exploring answers to these questions and learning about the origins and meaning of our country's most...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Americans caught between radical left and conservative right politics during the thick of the Great Depression
Title card: 'Editor's Note: The fall elections are more than local in importance. The voters will determine which road we are to take - liberal, conservative, or radical.' / title card: 'America At The Crossroads' / first title card...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
B-52 Stratofortress; message to register to vote
Title "New 8-Jet Stratofortress" superimposed over jet bomber taxiing on runway / VS looking down on Stratofortress next to B-17 on runway / side view jet / CU words "United States Air Force Boeing YB-52 Stratofortress" on fuselage / pan...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Partial film portrait of Republican presidential candidate Dwight Eisenhower focusing on convention, leisure, bidding son goodbye as he goes to Korea, folly of war
Overhead shot of cheering delegates on floor of 1952 Republican Convention / candidate Dwight Eisenhower on rostrum raising both arms after being nominated / cheering delegates / SOT Eisenhower speaking / vice presidential candidate...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Uncle Sam graphic urges US citizens to vote
Title card: "It's Your Birthright to Vote as You Please - But Vote" with Uncle Sam graphic; "x" appears inside the "o" of "Vote" / Note: exact month/day not known
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
1952 US public service announcement encourages voter registration
Animated voter registration PSA with Uncle Sam / Note: exact day not known
Getty Images
2014 White House Correspondents Dinner
Atmosphere, flashes, madness of the red carpet, filmed from above (perched on a ladder!)
Getty Images
Revolutionary Billboard in Cuba
Revolutionary billboard in Havana, Cuba portrays a soldier yelling 'Senores Imperalists. No Les Tenemos Absolutamente Ningun Miedo!' at Uncle Sam.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
1931 celebration in Troy, NY, honors Samuel Wilson, the inspiration for US icon 'Uncle Sam'
Title card: 'Uncle Sam's Home Town Honors Him - Troy, NY dedicates tablet to Samuel Wilson who is pictured in cartoons as U.S.' / white-clad women hold US flags at ceremony at Oakwood Cemetery; crowd looks on; breeze flutters flags; man...
Getty Images
Uncle Sam hat pull down
Little boy pulls had down over his face. Put together on a July 4th scenic drop.
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Anniversary Day is celebrated at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York City, as students celebrate the founding of Brooklyn Sunday Schools
Title card: "Brooklyn hails youth in Sunday School parade, ten thousand children gather in Prospect Park on anniversary of union" / A large crowd watches a marching band playing a John Philip Sousa march / VS a color guard, numerous...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Demonstrations in Tehran demanding government seizure of Anglo-Iranian Oil Company while negotiations are taking place
Title card: "Report from Iran - Hope rises for peaceful settlement" / title card: "Exclusive first films, Days of unrest and negotiation in the Iranian oil dispute" / crowd of demonstrators in street / VS crowd of demonstrators parading...
Hearst Metrotone News
Recruitment posters encourage citizens to fight in World War II.
Recruitment posters encourage citizens to fight in World War II.
Bloomberg
The Double Irish: A One Minute Guide to Inversions
Oct. 14 -- U.S. companies seeking relief from corporate taxes are increasingly looking to Irelands tax loophole, which has become a symbol of the flaws in the international tax system, creating tax inversions that can cost the U.S. up to...
Sherman Grinberg Film Library
Baseball player Billy Martin inducted into Army
Animation title: 'Sports' / title superimposed over Billy Martin with suitcase, 'Baseball to Khaki - World Series hero now GI' / VS Martin enters large white sedan; face in open window; car drives off / sign: 'Armed forces examining...