America's bird:The bald eagle joins the rose, the bison, and the oak tree as an official American symbol How did the bald eagle become a national symbol? The bald eagle first emerged as a national ...

The bald eagle had been on the nation’s Great Seal since the Revolutionary War, but it was never codified in law as the ...

This week, his effort paid off. “This is an exciting day. The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782. With this legislation, we honor its ...

For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag. The bird, with its bright yellow beak, long wingspan and beady eyes ...

It’s now official. The bald eagle is America’s national bird. The official declaration does just that — make it official.

According to a USA Today report, it’s believed that there were about 100,000 nesting bald eagles in the U.S. when it was first adopted as the American symbol. By 1963, there were only 417 known ...

Generations of Americans have seen the bald eagle on the backs of the quarters they put in vending machines and the rugs fictional presidents step on in political dramas. But until Monday ...

For over two centuries, the bald eagle has been a symbol of America’s strength, courage, and independence. Its image graces ...