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The eagle (specifically the bald eagle) is the national symbol of the United States. Until recently all US Coins higher than 10¢ were required by law to carry that image.

In the case of the Kennedy half, the image used is a stylized version of the Presidential Seal.

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Q: What does the eagle on the back of the half dollar represent?
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