Why we should rename the bald eagle, our national symbol. by Bruce M. Beehler | Feb. 19, 2021 | Feb. 19, 2021 ...

As bald eagle sightings became more and more elusive during the 20th century, intrigue for the majestic bird only grew. They were hunted in excess due to their prestige as a national symbol.

The bald eagle, a symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, returned from near extinction to become America's official bird. U.S. Politics Sports Entertainment Life Money Travel Opinion Crossword.

After learning the U.S. doesn't officially recognize the bald eagle as its national bird, a Minnesota man swooped in and wrote a bill for Congress. This week, Biden signed it into law.

“The bald eagle is a symbol of our country’s freedom and strength,” Klobuchar said in a statement when the bill was introduced in June. Her co-sponsors were Sens. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo ...