Uncle Sam: One of the First Influencers of Graphic Design

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James Montgomery Flagg’s poster of Uncle Sam was just one of 46 illustrations he completed for war efforts before his death in 1960. Dubbed “The most famous poster in the world,” this commanding image of the fictional Uncle Sam pointing his finger directly at the viewer spoke to Americans.

To raise awareness during the war effort, the 4A’s distributed copies of Uncle Sam’s poster to display among their member agencies.