Dec. 24 (UPI) --The bald eagle has been lauded as a symbol of the United States, but it wasn't officially the national bird until Tuesday. President Joe Biden on Christmas Eve signed into law ...
WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.
The bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal in June 1782. It is also the leading insignia for all U.S. military branches. The bald eagle has appeared on ...