During the 1970s, Steve Rogers became disillusioned by U.S. politics and, feeling he could no longer represent the U.S. government, abandoned the costume and identity of Captain America, choosing to take on a new name -- the Nomad, Man Without a Country. During this period, several other men attempted unsuccessfully to fill the role of Captain America. However, when the Red Skull once again reared his head to wage a campaign of violence, Rogers felt compelled to once again wear the costume of Captain America, this time vowing to serve as a symbol of America's ideals, rather than its government. Almost a decade later, he would find himself face to face with a U.S. Army general who attempted to manipulate the hero using his patriotism and loyalty against him. Captain America simply responded, "I'm loyal to nothing, General ... except the Dream." (Daredevil #233, August 1986).