Uncle Sam

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Uncle Sam earned more than the fund’s investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Letters, checks, emails and phone calls from supposedly authoritative organizations — banks, police, universities, Uncle Sam — can be intimidating and, if they’re offering you something for nothing, impressive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Let’s raise a glass of champagne to you, your guests — and Uncle Sam.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026

Today, the mood toward Uncle Sam in Berlin, and much of the world, has darkened.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

Retracting his earlier thought, he concluded, “No, that ain’t so, I’m glad I went. I done my part and I’m going to fight right here till Uncle Sam does his.”

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield