Charles Darwin
It is possible that many people are unaware that photographs of Charles Darwin, who was born in 180 9, exist. Darwin is widely regarded as one of the most well-known scientists of all time. Britannica notes that by the time of Darwin’s death in 1882, “evolutionary imagery had spread through all of science, literature, and politics.” It is estimated that this photograph was taken in 1854.
Charles Darwin
Uncle Sam
Uncle Sam is a real person; you might not have known that! Uncle Sam, in case you didn’t know, is the iconic patriotic figure featured on the “I want you for U.S. army” recruitment poster. Uncle Sam, the real one, was a meat packer in Troy, New York, and he was born Samuel Wilson there in 1766. He supplied meat in barrels to soldiers during the War of 1812. People joked that the “U.S.” branding on the barrels meant “Uncle Sam” instead of the more official “United States.” As time went on, the trope became commonplace everywhere (literally). It was taken sometime in the 1850s, but this is the only known photograph of Wilson.
Uncle Sam
