Washington (AP) The bald eagle, which has represented the might and might of the United States for over 240 years, finally received the recognition it deserved on Tuesday when it was designated as the nation’s national bird.
Congress passed legislation that President Joe Biden signed into law, amending the US Code to remove long-ignored errors and designating the bald eagle—familiar to many due to its brown body, golden beak, and white head—as the nation’s national bird.
Since the design was approved in 1782, the bald eagle has been featured on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents. The eagle, an olive branch, arrows, a shield that resembles a flag, the motto E Pluribus Unum, and a constellation of stars make up the seal.
According to USA.gov, Congress recognized the bald eagle as the national emblem that same year, and its picture may be found on a variety of items, including U.S. currency, military insignia, documents, and the presidential flag.
However, many people simply thought it was the national bird, even though it had never been formally recognized as such.
North America is home to the bald eagle.
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