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Long an unofficial symbol, bald eagle becomes official US bird
After long being an unofficial symbol, the white head ... Minnesota resident Preston Cook has long pushed lawmakers to designate the bald eagle as the country’s official bird.
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You might be surprised by when the bald eagle became our national bird
The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary ... The Latin name “Haliaeetus ...
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After Centuries as a Symbol, Bald Eagle Becomes America’s Official Bird
After centuries as a revered symbol of America, the bald eagle has finally been officially recognized ... bird cements its status as one of the country’s most cherished emblems.
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Finally, the bald eagle is our national bird. Here is the history of the symbol
themselves sporting white heads of powdered wigs, thought better of the similar appearing bird and made it the unofficial American mascot. In spite of Franklin’s disdain, the eagle has appeared ...
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You might be surprised by when the bald eagle became our national bird
The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since ... The Latin name “Haliaeetus leucocephalus” means “white-headed sea eagle.” The word bald refers to an old English ...