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Benjamin Franklin believed a "Turkey" would make a more suitable symbol of the United States than the eagle.
Benjamin Franklin had a fondness for the turkey, which he considered a symbol of America. He famously proposed the turkey as the national bird instead of the bald eagle, arguing that it was more honorable and native to the land. Franklin appreciated the turkey's qualities and believed it represented the values of the new nation.
Benjamin Franklin
1. Benjamin Franklin
Ben Franklin once jokingly suggested the Turkey as the national bird, he did not intend it to be taken seriously.
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Which one of our forefathers wanted the turkey instead of the bald eagle as the national
Benjamin Franklin thought that the eagle was portrayed as "Selfish" and "Lazy" compared to the turkey in which he thought it was "Courageous" and "Proud".
Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey for the national symbol.
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