The bald eagle almost did not survive to become our national symbol. Overhunting nearly wiped out the bald eagle in the early decades of the 20th century until it was protected by the 1940 Bald ...

The bald eagle has been synonymous with the United States since it became a National Symbol in June 1782. However, not everyone in Congress agreed that the eagle should represent the nation.

The bald eagle has been a symbol of the United States for centuries, with its iconography plastered across currency, documents, flags, stamps, government buildings, military uniforms and more.

The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently. The bald eagle is emblematic of America and on coins ...

The bald eagle officially became the symbol of the U.S. after centuries of being recognized as one. The bald eagle’s flight to becoming the official national bird ended when former President Joe Biden ...

Since 1782, the bald eagle has been a national emblem in the U.S., but it didn’t officially gain the title of national bird until this past Christmas Eve.

PUBLISHED: February 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM PST Eagles honored The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently.

UPDATED: February 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM PST Eagles honored The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently.