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The Bald Eagle Just Became America's National Bird. What Took So Long?
The bald eagle is featured on American military insignia, currency, stamps and even the helmets of an NFL team. However, the ...
The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol
The bald eagle had been on the nation’s Great Seal since the Revolutionary War, but it was never codified in law as the ...
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The bald eagle wasn't actually the official bird of the US until this week
One prominent member of American society received a promotion with bipartisan support this holiday season: The bald eagle is now the official bird of the United States, a proclamation nearly 250 ...
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The bald eagle is (finally) the national bird of the United States
For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag. The bird, with its bright yellow beak, long wingspan and beady eyes ...