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The Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.
Contrary to popular legend, there is no evidence Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey as the symbol over the bald eagle. The origin of the claim was in a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784 (after the bald eagle was adapted) in which he was critical of the Society of the Cincinnati.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.
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∙ 13y agoThe Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.
Contrary to popular legend, there is no evidence Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey as the symbol over the bald eagle. The origin of the claim was in a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784 (after the bald eagle was adapted) in which he was critical of the Society of the Cincinnati.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it stands as a symbol of power and freedom, because of its harsh living area and strength.
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∙ 7y agoit's not afraid to fly into a storm
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∙ 12y agoYes.
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Why didnt Benjamin Franklin want the bald eagle to be used as a symbol to represent the US?
Because he thought that the Bald Eagle was a cowardBen Franklin thought that the bald eagle was a coward and a thief. He thought that the wild turkey should have been the national bird because of its bravery and nobility.
American Samoa's national bird?
The National Bird of the US and its territories is the Bald Eagle Haliaetus leucocephalus.
What bird is the national bird of US?
The Bald Eagle is considered the national bird of the United States. Its image was adopted in the emblems for the Great Seal and the Seal of the President and it is illegal to hunt these birds in America.
When did the bald eagle become the US national bird?
On June 20th, 1782 the Second Continental Congress adopted the bald eagle for the Great Seal of the United States. On the same day, it was also adopted as the national bird of the United States.
How did DDT affect bald eagles?
DDT affected the eggs and made the shells thin and weak. They broke when the mother eagle sat on them to hatch them.According the the US Fish & Wildlife website DDT was the major contributing factor to Bald Eagle population decline after WWII, by 1963 there were only 487 nesting pairs left - that was the minimum population. Since DDT use was banned in the US in 1972 the population has rebounded even though there is increased loss of habitat & prey for them to feed on (esp. salmon).The bald eagle population was just beginning to recover when a new threat emerged. The pesticide DDT, which was used to control insects that damaged crops, was getting into the food that the bald eagle ate. The pesticide made it more difficult for the bald eagle to absorb calcium and the lack of calcium made the shells of the bald eagle's eggs thinner. Many eggs broke before they could hatch and the bald eagle population dropped. DDT use was outlawed in the U.S. in 1972, and the bald eagle population has slowly recoveredAlternative answer:A myth. DDT didn't affect Bald Eagle eggs. Bald Eagle populations reached their minimum in the US prior to the introduction of DDT(1940). Bald Eagle populations were already increasing by 1960 at the height of DDT production and usage.The real cause of the Bald Eagle's decline was primarily hunting as they were considered a nuisance, a threat to livestock and the fisheries. Secondarily they suffered from a lack of food sources, habitat, poisoning from lead shot and other pollutants (lead, mercury, etc.).
What eagle is the US symbol?
The bald eagle is our national bird aka mascot
What is the national symbol of the US?
the bald eagle i leared it in science
The name of the bird that is the symbol of the US?
The national bird is the bald eagle.
True or false peacock is the national bird of the US?
False, the Bald Eagle is the National Symbol of the US.
What is the symbol of US?
I THINK it is the bald eagle
What is the US symbol?
A bald eagle.
What is a US symbol?
bald eagle
What date was the bald eagle chosen for the US national symbol?
it was chosen on June 20, 1782
The national bird of the United States?
The lion was India's national animal, but because it is not found almost every where in India, it was changed to tiger.
What is The US nation animal?
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the symbol/national animal of the United States.
What bird a symbol of the US?
A bald eagle.
Why didnt Benjamin Franklin want the bald eagle to be used as a symbol to represent the US?
Because he thought that the Bald Eagle was a cowardBen Franklin thought that the bald eagle was a coward and a thief. He thought that the wild turkey should have been the national bird because of its bravery and nobility.
