Is the bald eagle a national symbol of the US?

Answer 1

The Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.

Contrary to popular legend, there is no evidence Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey as the symbol over the bald eagle. The origin of the claim was in a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784 (after the bald eagle was adapted) in which he was critical of the Society of the Cincinnati.

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Answer 2

The Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.

Answer 3

The Founding Fathers wanted to choose an animal that was unique to the United States. For six years, the members of Congress engaged in a dispute over what the national emblem should be. As a result of the debate, in 1782, the bald eagle was chosen because it symbolized strength, courage, freedom, and immortality and that it would look much better as the country's national symbol. Also, the founders of the United States were fond of comparing their new republic with the Roman Republic, in which eagle imagery was prominent. It is found on the Great Seal of the United States, the Seal of the President of the United States and various U.S. coins.

Contrary to popular legend, there is no evidence Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey as the symbol over the bald eagle. The origin of the claim was in a letter Franklin wrote to his daughter in 1784 (after the bald eagle was adapted) in which he was critical of the Society of the Cincinnati.

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Answer 4

Because it stands as a symbol of power and freedom, because of its harsh living area and strength.

Answer 5

it's not afraid to fly into a storm

Answer 6

Yes.