The Bald Eagle is the national bird of the United States.
The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of American, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent.
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.
There was no President yet, as the bald eagle was named a national symbol on June 20, 1782, under the Articles of Confederation. The President of Congress (presiding officer) was John Hanson, serving a term from November 5, 1781 to November 4, 1782.
No, the National Bird of the US is the Bald Eagle.
national emblem
it was chosen on June 20, 1782
since 1782.that's 334 years!
The bald eagle is the American national bird. It was chosen on June 20, 1782 because an eagle represents BRAVERY, COURAGE, LOYALTY, & FREEDOM.(Yes, bravery & courage are two different things.)Fun Fact: Benjamin Franklin wanted to use a turkey as the national bird.
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The National Bird of the US and its territories is the Bald Eagle Haliaetus leucocephalus.
The national bird is the bald eagle.
The Wild Turkey.