Quote of the day
Some men are born mediocre, some men achieve mediocrity, and some men have mediocrity thrust upon them. With Major Major it had been all three. Based on quote from Shakespeare, Twelfth Night Act II, scene v: Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.
Samuel Wilson
Born: September 13, 1766
Died: July 31, 1854 (aged 87)
Bio: Samuel Wilson was a meat packer from Troy, New York whose name is purportedly the source of the personification of the United States known as "Uncle Sam".







