The bird is on the national seal and on state flags and seals, with the former beginning in 1782.
WASHINGTON—The House passed a bill on Dec. 16 that would designate the bald eagle as the official bird of the United States—sending the legislation to President Joe Biden to sign into law.
The bill notes that the bird is “a historical symbol of the United States representing independence, strength, and freedom” and is “unique to North America.”
It is also used as the logo for businesses, sports, and other brands. Philadelphia’s NFL team is the Eagles as the City of Brotherly Love was where the Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Great Britain in 1776.
According to the bill, “bald…
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