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The bald eagle, a symbol of American power and strength for more than 240 years, earned a coveted honor Tuesday, officially becoming the nation’s national bird.
President Joe Biden has signed a bill from Congress, fixing a long-overlooked bill that would designate the bald eagle, beloved by many for its white head, yellow beak and brown body, as the national bird. signed a bill amending the United States Code for .
The bald eagle has appeared on the U.S. coat of arms on official documents since its design was adopted in 1782. The seal consists of an eagle, an olive branch, an arrow, a flag-like shield, the motto “E Pluribus Unum” and a constellation.
That year, Congress designated the bald eagle as the national emblem, and the image has appeared in everything from documents and presidential flags to military insignia and currency, according to USA.gov.
However, it has never been officially designated as the national bird, which many people thought was the case.
The bald eagle is endemic to North America.
