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The article focuses on the historical figure of Lady Columbia, who served as America's first national mascot and symbolized the hopes and myths of the early U.S.. Topics include her evolving representation from a nurturing mother figure to an avenging angel, her role in guiding westward expansion and welcoming immigrants, and her eventual decline in significance as other symbols like the Statue of Liberty and Uncle Sam gained prominence.

The article focuses on Brother Jonathan, a political cartoon character who symbolized the mischievous young nation during the Revolutionary War and early years of the U.S. Topics include Brother Jonathan's historical significance, his transition to Uncle Sam as a national symbol, and the ongoing discussion about how Uncle Sam should evolve, including the possibility of a multiracial representation.

The article features several icons which were used to instill the patriotic sense of various nations to rise up in times of war. The image of Uncle Sam was designed by James Montgomery Flagg when U.S. President Woodrow Wilson signed a war declaration against Germany and its allies on April 6, 1917. The contemporary British poster shares many characteristics with its American equivalent. The German recruiting poster, dating from right after the World War I, addresses the national populace.

Examines the evolution of Uncle Sam, a symbol of the United States. Revolutionary cartoon character named Brother Jonathan; Political cartoons and illustrations.

Provides information on LeRoy Rounseville, the person behind the famous `Uncle Sam' icon. Change in Rounseville's name from LeRoy to Uncle Sam; Estimated number of publications with photo or story on Uncle Sam Rounseville.

The article discusses various issues in the U.S. It notes that Uncle Sam, the national personification of the country and the government, and former Presidents George Washington and Abraham Lincoln are the top three most patriotic figures in the country. It states only 25% of Americans believe that President Barack Obama will re-elected in 2012. It also cites the meanings of patriotism including loving the country unconditionally, helping fellow man and serving the country through public office.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article “A Super Bowl Spot for Uncle Sam” in the February 2011 issue.

The article shares the experience of Cecile and Jean-Pierre Mouraux about the importance of Uncle Sam, as a representation to their business in the U.S. The couple said that Uncle Sam was an entrepreneur, an active member of his community and he belongs to the first generation of Americans who gave the country a strong foundation. The couple mentions that their passion for the nation are a constant reminder that the American people never forget the goodness of America.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article “A Super Bowl Spot for Uncle Sam” in the February 2011 issue.

The article presents a discussion about the credit worthiness of the U.S. run by the financial website creditloan.com in January. The question asked by the website was, what kind of deal could "Uncle Sam" would get, if he went for a mortgage. The site's estimators calculated the country's credit score as per the Fair Issac Corporation (FICO) model and considering the new credit inquiries, like recent spending sprees and bail-out packages, it declared that the U.S. as a mortgager fell in the sub-prime category.

An image is presented that depicts a vengeful Uncle Sam shakes his fist at a formation of Aichi D3 AI aircrafts, which was dubbed "Val" by the Allied forces, bombing at the U.S. fleet at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

Features businessman Samuel Wilson. Origin of his nickname, Uncle Sam; Story behind the use of Uncle Sam when referring to the U.S. and its government.

The U.S. government instituted the terror-alert system in March 2002 to help protect its citizens from terrorist attacks. Anytime the government learns of a possible attack, it can alert citizens by raising the terror-alert level. Since its creation, the alert level has been raised five times to the second-highest code, orange, signaling a "high" risk of attacks. In a cartoon, Uncle Sam cowers in the corner while Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge shrugs off a false alarm.

Focuses on adaptations of the United States' symbol for patriotism, Uncle Sam.

The cover of the journal is presented which shows a drawing of Uncle Sam trying to steer the U.S. by using the constitution.