Photo Cards, W.E. Leppien as "Uncle Sam"

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Description:

Wilburt E. Leppien first appeared as Uncle Sam in 1956 and took part in numerous ceremonies and parades across the country, including five presidential inaugurations. Leppien handed out these cards at his appearances.

Place Made: United States: Wisconsin

Depicted: Uncle SamUsed: Parades

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Political History, General History Collection, Government, Politics, and Reform, American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition: American Democracy

Exhibition Location: National Museum of American History

Credit Line: Marcella M. Leppien

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1984.0974.03Accession Number: 1984.0974Catalog Number: 1984.0974.03

Object Name: CardsObject Type: cards

Physical Description: paper (overall material)Measurements: overall: 3 3/4 in x 2 19/32 in; 9.525 cm x 6.604 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a3-656c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_531663

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