Brother Jonathan
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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For the first half of the 19th century, he was overshadowed by Brother Jonathan, a carryover from the original colonies.
From Slate ● Jul. 4, 2022
It's possible that the lankiness and facial features that Uncle Sam inherited from later depictions of Brother Jonathan were a tribute to President Abraham Lincoln.
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2021
Brother Jonathan and Drew Scott from “Property Brothers” are back with new episodes of their spinoff series.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2016
He replaced Brother Jonathan, a New Englander, as an American icon in the early 19th century after an article circulated in the May 12, 1830, New York Gazette.
From New York Times ● Jul. 3, 2015
The English ship-builders have a great deal to learn from Brother Jonathan, not only in the fashion of build, but likewise in the 'fitting and rigging.'
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 454 Volume 18, New Series, September 11, 1852 by Chambers, William
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