Talk:Brother Jonathan

Image of Brother Jonathan
This page has a cartoon from the civil war era portraying Brother Jonathan:

http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/civil-war/1861/december/slavery-cartoons.htm

image by itself

Caption is "JONATHAN STOPPING THE SOUTHERN RAT-HOLES."

mennonot 14:51, 11 August 2005 (UTC)


 * 10-9-05 - Images of Brother Jonathan and Uncle Sam are strikingly similar. While it is true that Uncle Sam appeared in early 1800's he really did not overtake Brother Jonathan until after the Civil War.  During the Civil War, I see more references to Brother Jonathan. I think Uncle Sam became more of a symbol of a stong federal government, as opposed to Brother Jonathan, who perhaps represented a brother in another state. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.101.88.244 (talk) 13:23, 9 October 2005 (UTC)

Brother Jonathan was usually depicted as a typical American revolutionary, with tri-cornered hat?
I haven't been able to find one picture of Brother Jonathan wearing a tri-cornered hat. Can you post one of these images. I think it would really help the article.Kidigus 22:21, 24 April 2006 (UTC)

Brother Jonathan as derogatory caricature?
At least some historians note that Brother Jonathan is not a very good person; he is perceived as litigious, greedy, prone to casuistry and sophistry, and generally untrustworthy. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.41.40.24 (talk) 12:11, 25 June 2012 (UTC)

Officially used? What?
"The phrase 'We must consult Brother Jonathan' is used officially in New England to this day". How is this "officially" used? It's spoken in offices? Jyg (talk) 22:28, 30 July 2013 (UTC)