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Why is the bald eagle our national bird?

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The bald eagle's role as a national symbol is linked to its 1782 landing on the Great Seal of the United States. ... Despite its symbolic significance, America's majestic national bird has faced a real-life threat of extinction. read more

The idea for using the bald eagle to symbolize America was proposed in 1782, when a drawing of the eagle was presented to the newly-formed Congress, according the U.S. National Archives. read more

Nevertheless, selected as our national bird, the eagle has appeared on all official seals of the United States, as well as on most coinage, paper money, and on many U.S. stamps. It is curious to note the minted eagles have been issued in a great variety of shapes and positions. read more

The American bald eagle was adopted as the national bird symbol of the United States of America in 1782. The bald eagle (Haliaeetus Leucocephalus) was chosen for its majestic beauty, great strength, long life, and because it's native to North America. read more

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