Uncle Sam VS Captain America

Captain America VS Uncle Sam

Captain America

• US powerful soldier.
• His real name is Steve Rogers.
• Star-Spangled superhero.
• He was created in order to recruit young men into the US Army during World War II.
• Captain America was a comic used in newspapers.
• He is nowadays known as the "First Avenger".

Uncle Sam

• Uncle Sam is a popular figure in the USA.
• He was an allegory of the US Army.

• He was first created in 1812 and then he came back during World War II to recruit young men into the US Army.
• He is the epitome of military propaganda.

Uncle Sam

Captain America

1. He was created way before (in 1812)
2. He is just a figure.
3. He is only seen in posters and newspapers.
4. He doesn't have a back story we just know that his real name is Samuel Wilson.

1. He was only created during World War II.
2. He has superpowers.
3. He is talking to an audience.
4. He has a story.

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What they have in common

-They are both a form of propaganda. -Their common aim to beat Hitler during World War II. -They both contribute to US history. -They both show US power/supremacy.