In 1782, the bald eagle landed on the Great Seal of the United States, solidifying its role as a national symbol. The choice by the Founding Fathers signified their aspirations for the future of ...

This story appears in the January 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. The eagle is a national symbol, not just for Americans, but for Germans like me and many other people too ...

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 ...

And, so, the goose endured. The raptor gave up and took flight. The bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States and appears on its official seal. The beaver may be the national symbol ...

The National Eagle Center stated the bald eagle becoming the national bird is important, because it unifies all Americans.