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Who wanted the turkey to be the national bird?
Ben Franklin
Bird that Ben Franklin wanted to be the national bird in US?
The Wild Turkey.
Who opposed Ben Franklin's chose for national bird?
Thomas Jefferson
What famous Americans wanted the turkey as our national bird?
1. Benjamin Franklin
Which of your forefathers wanted the turkey to be your national symbol?
Ben Franklin once jokingly suggested the Turkey as the national bird, he did not intend it to be taken seriously.
Who suggest that turkey should be your national bird?
Attributed to Ben Franklin; apparently false. See link.
What bird was chosen to be the US national bird?
Ben Franklin suggested the turkey. He called it a "noble bird" and felt the eagle was a scavenger. The eagle won the debate.
What did Ben Franklin suggest the delegates do before adjournment for the July 4th holiday?
Apparently he wanted to make the turkey the national bird. :/
What great American lobbied to make the turkey the national symbol?
they turkey was made famouse because that is what they ate on thanks giving.
What protects the American eagles?
When Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, others wanted the eagle so the US protects the eagles
Who wanted to make a turkey the national bird of the United States?
Ben Franklin wanted to make the turkey the national bird, believing that the turkey would be a better national symbol than the bald eagle, who was often seen feeding on carrion, and was therefore, in Franklin's opinion, little better than a vulture. Many people mistakenly refer to Mr. Franklin as a president, he was however never president. He was however a great inventor and founding father.
Who wanted the national bird to be a dove?
It wasn't a dove, but a turkey and it was Ben Franklin. --- William Barton, who designed the Great Seal, suggested the dove as a national bird at one point as the Third Great Seal Committee was meeting.
