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Here, Lichtenstein borrows an iconic symbol of American nationalism and militarism: Uncle Sam, who appeared on recruitment posters during World Wars I and II. Only Uncle Sam’s hand, wrist, and pointed finger—his most recognizable attributes—survive Lichtenstein’s appropriation. The artist’s cropping of the image makes an already assertive gesture seem even more aggressive. It also generalizes the picture, expanding its range of meaning. The finger could represent not only the United States but also a corporation or advertising firm. Indeed, Uncle Sam was repurposed by advertising agencies and, at the time this print was made, by civil rights activists and anti-war demonstrators.

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