Maker/Artist

Flagg, James Montgomery

American illustrator, painter, and author, 1877-1960

Known for his illustrations for "Liberty," "Cosmopolitan," "College Humor," and other magazines. Appointed military artist for New York State in World War I, and made forty-six posters which were used by the U.S. Government. The best known is the poster featuring the character Uncle Sam and the words "I Want You".

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