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Benjamin Franklin
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.
Benjamin Franklin signed the Declaration of Independence and wanted the turkey as the national bird.
The Wild Turkey.
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.
Ben Franklin
He wanted the turkey. He thought the bald eagle was a predator and didn’t deserve to be the national bird.
Stumped, however - Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey.
Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin.
1. Benjamin Franklin
When Ben Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird, others wanted the eagle so the US protects the eagles