Biden Signs Off: Bald Eagle Is Finally, Officially America’s Bird
WASHINGTON, DC – The bald eagle, a longstanding symbol of America, was officially declared the national bird on Christmas Eve when President Biden signed new legislation into law. Despite its prominent presence on coins, bills, and the Great Seal for over 240 years, Congress had never formally designated it as the national bird—until now.
The bald eagle had been on the nation’s Great Seal since the Revolutionary War, but it was never codified in law as the ...
The bird, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor this week.
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