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Uncle Sam Special Events |
"Uncle Sam came home. He came in the person of Fred Polnisch of Troy, N.Y., an impersonator who makes school presentations about “Uncle Sam” and is the author of the book “Uncle Sam, My Story.” He fits the part well, as he is tall, thin and wears a white goatee. He came to a gathering last week at the Mason house on Valley Road where Samuel Wilson once lived ( in Mason, NH ). The circa-1773 house is now owned by Cecile and Jean-Pierre Mouraux of Sonoma, Calif. Jean-Pierre is an ardent fan of Uncle Sam and collector of Uncle Sam memorabilia.
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He plans, at some point, to make this boyhood home of an American icon a museum. The Mourauxs were in Mason to show the house to friends and neighbors at the end of last week." In 1961, Wilson was officially recognized by Congress as the model for our vision of “Uncle Sam.”
The above quote by Jessie Salisbury for the Nashuatelegraph.com * * * Visit Book for information on their book, WHO WAS UNCLE SAM.
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Warren D. Jorgensen wrote in American Profile Magazine July 3-9, 2005, "As students and parents gather at the town hall in Peterburgh, N.Y. (pop. 1,563), Fred Polnisch gets into character as Uncle Sam, donning a red, white and blue top hat, tails and striped trousers.
Then, in story and song, Polnisch brings American history to life, carrying the audience along on Paul Revere’s ride in 1775, and to the deck of a ship where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the Star Spangled Banner.
Polnisch, of Clifton Park, N.Y. (pop. 32,995), has been wearing the colorful suit during performances at school and civic functions since retiring as a General Electric engineer in 1992."
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Uncle Sam traveled with the Latham Sisters of the Poor to Queens, NY for a special tribute to the Mother Provincial honoring her years of service.
Uncle Sam appeared on The History Channel: “(American) Classics” hosted by Dick Clark first shown in November 2001.
He has performed at various Naturalization Ceremonies, most recently at St. Ambrose School, Latham, NY.
Uncle Sam was presented in the book "Quilt of America" by Carole J. Gariepy and the book "SKJEGG" by Norwegian Anders Kvale Rue. "SKJEGG" was written and published in Norway and is about beards.
He also appeared with Jon Anderson on KMC TV 7, Saipan/Guam and was interviewed for future shows on RTR Russian Television.
Uncle Sam has appeared at the Quebec International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament, Quebec City, Canada; local TV; and Country Music Television.
Uncle Sam was quoted by the NY Times in July 4, 1999 article, “That Family Figure Watching Over Us Is Not Big Brother.”
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Life Size Stand-up of Uncle Sam
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