Why is the bald eagle important to America?

The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. read more

Along with an official flower and motto, every state has its own official bird. But flying high above them all is the bald eagle, representing the United States of America. read more

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States. It symbolises freedom and is used in many of the United States' government seals. Also the Bald Eagle is an endangered species, so most people treat them as important for that reason alone. read more

The Founding Fathers of America or basically Congress with the exception of Benjamin Franklin selected the bald eagle as the symbol for freedom or America because the bird shows courage and power. read more