Stumped, however - Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey.
Thomas Jefferson chose the dove as the national bird of America because a dove represents innocence, purity, and cleanliness.
Thomas Jefferson
Switzerland does not have a national bird. Most countries do not have a national bird, why would you want one?
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
Turkey.
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.
yes
Thomas jefferson
Cockroach. Jk........cardinal...........................
Benjamin Franklin
Yes
Yes.