Volcanic Eruption Too Close for Comfort

Uncle Sam is a national icon in the United States, but where did he come from? Was he a real person? James Williams takes a look into the past to find the answer.

Duration: 00:01:13
Date published: 3 Jul 2010 - 4:04am

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