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What founding father lobbied to make the turkey the us national symbol instead of the eagle?
Ben Franklin
What is the last name of the founding father who suggested the turkey be our national symbol no the eagle?
The founding father who suggested that the turkey be our national symbol instead of the eagle was Benjamin Franklin. He expressed this opinion in a letter to his daughter, highlighting his belief that the turkey was a more respectable bird than the bald eagle. Franklin admired the turkey for its unique qualities and saw it as a symbol of American virtue.
Which Founding Father was displeased when the bald eagle was chosen over his proposed original native turkey as a national symbol?
Benjamin Franklin. He was the one who originally proposed the turkey.
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.
What founding father was knocked unconscious while trying to electrocute a turkey?
Thomas jefferson
What founding father was knocked unconscious while attempting to electrocute a turkey?
No one because there was no electricity invented.
Which founding father proposed the turkey as the official bird of the United States instead of the bald eagle?
Benjamin Franklin.
Which one of your forefathers wanted a turkey instead of an bald eagle for the national symbol?
Which one of our forefathers wanted the turkey instead of the bald eagle as the national
Turkey as the national emblem?
Benjamin Franklin was disappointed that the congress chose the bald eagle as the national bird, and said in a letter to his daughter that he would have preferred the wild turkey. The letter was passed on to congress, and has become and interesting part of the history of the United States. There is a link below to an article on the wild turkey, where Franklin's comments are quoted.
Why isn't the turkey the national bird?
I heard the Turkey is very intelligent and has very keen senses. Which is the reason it was nominated for the National bird and which makes this bird difficult to hunt. But during mating season the male turkey loses it and has only one thing on it's mind. Which makes the turkey look just like what he is, a big turkey. * The founding fathers didn't agree with Ben Franklin on the turkey. They felt the bald eagle would appear more powerful and regal.
What Is the founder father who suggested that the turkey serve as the national symbol?
Benjamin Franklin is often associated with the idea of the turkey as a potential national symbol for the United States. He expressed his preference for the turkey over the bald eagle in a letter to his daughter, arguing that the turkey was a more honorable and respectable bird. However, the bald eagle ultimately became the national symbol, officially adopted in 1782.
Is a turkey national plant of turkey?
No
