United States Symbolism The Bald Eagle, being unique to North America, serves as a symbol of your country’s strength, independence, and resilience. Chosen as the centerpiece of the Great Seal of ...
The bald eagle became the United States national bird on Dec. 24, 2024, approximately 242 years after most Americans assumed it already was our national bird. In 1782 the bald eagle was placed on ...
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol ...