He used to be known as Uncle Sam--a tall, grandfatherly, if a little stern, gentleman dressed in red, white and blue. He was patriotic, straight laced, and distinguished. He taught us to say the pledge of allegiance, he asked us to help--whether it was "I want you to buy bonds," or "I want you to serve in the Army," and he even exhorted us to "ask not what the country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."