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Benjamin Franklin. Franklin lobbied for the wild turkey, a wily and clever bird as the national symbol, and Franklin had great powers of persuasion. When the vote was taken, the bald eagle won, but only by one vote.
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Why didnt Benjamin Franklin want the bald eagle to be used as a symbol to represent the US?
Because he thought that the Bald Eagle was a cowardBen Franklin thought that the bald eagle was a coward and a thief. He thought that the wild turkey should have been the national bird because of its bravery and nobility.
Which is Switzerland's national bird?
Switzerland does not have a national bird. Most countries do not have a national bird, why would you want one?
What bird did Thomas Jefferson want to be adopted as the US national bird?
John Adams' choice was the bald eagle. It was a battle between himself, Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin. Jefferson wanted the dove; Franklin the turkey. Despite Franklin ranting and raving over the notion of "a cowardly bird" such as the bald eagle, it was put to a vote and the bald eagle won.
Which famous American want to make the U.S. national bird?
Ben Franklin. He considered the wild turkey to be a noble, regal looking bird, and the bald eagle a robber, because it will sometimes rob ospreys of their fish.
Is a eagle a feldae?
maybe maybe 1type of a eagle is maybe 1 type of eagle is if you want 2 know go2 national geographic.com maybe 1 type of eagle is. If you want 2 know go2 national geographic.com
What bird did benjamin franklin want as national bird?
Turkey.
Why was the wild turkey not chosen as the national bird?
If you're asking about the United States' national bird, it was because nobody liked the idea. Actually, Benjamin Franklin, the guy who had the idea, personally thought the turkey was a better fit than the bald eagle, but was not very open or pushy with it. I believe in the same letter, he commented that nobody would want it to be the national bird and seemed to be joking when he mentioned the turkey.
What is the Romania state bird?
We haven't not a national insect; but if you want: the bee, the ant, the cricket. And unpleasant insects here: louse, fly, mosquito, flea.
What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to make national bird of the US?
Cockroach. Jk........cardinal...........................
Did benjimen Franklin want the turkey to be the national bird?
Yes
Who want turkey to be the national bird of the US?
Benjamin Franklin
Did John Locke want the national bird to be a crow?
Yes.
