Allen Ray McGrew was a 41-year-old South Carolina dad who died after he placed a firework on his head while dancing in an Uncle Sam suit for the 4th of July, according to The Post and Courier.

In honor of Uncle Sam Day, September 13, the National Museum of American History tracked down the story of the familiar bearded figure and star of the 4th of July parade. Explore more about the man ...

6. What is usually red, white, black and blue? Of course, it’s Uncle Sam falling down the stairs. 7. The food we ate on the 4th of July picnic was not that good. The barbecue was bad ...