James Montgomery Flagg is best remembered as the creator of the most famous recruiting poster of all time, the commanding figure of Uncle Sam pointing his finger and declaring, "I Want You!" Effective as this poster was in two world wars, and as...

While Norman Rockwell (1894–1978) painted rural America, James Montgomery Flagg (1877–1960) focused on the urban ideals. Born in 1877, Flagg was a child prodigy (child having extraordinary talent) whose talent saw him earning a steady...

James Montgomery Flagg (June 18, 1877 – May 27, 1960) was an American artist and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning, but is best remembered for his posters. Flagg was born in Pelham Manor, New York. He was...

James Montgomery Flagg: Uncle Sam and Beyond. Nicholas Steward. Collectors Press, Inc. (800) 423-1848. 64 pages; hardcover; 30 full color illustrations; $9.95. This small book in the publisher's Vignettes series contains a short biography that jogs along nicely with its representations of the...

Rock survivor James Montgomery jumped on stage. "Although it's only been open a while, it's the internationally known Catch 22 lounge!" he said, tongue in cheek. He was there to celebrate a new roadhouse album, "The Oven is On," and to celebrate a new...