Senate swoops in, centuries late, to name bald eagle national bird

US Names Bald Eagle As National Bird, 200 Years After It Became Country's Symbol

The bald eagle was specifically chosen by America's Founding Fathers since it is a native of the region.

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Senate finally names bald eagle the official national bird, 242 years after it became a symbol of America

The Senate has passed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as America's national bird, a long overdue recognition after more than 200 years of symbolizing the country.

Senate swoops in, centuries late, to name bald eagle national bird

WASHINGTON — In the rush toward recess last week, the Senate moved to correct an oversight that many Americans might not even be aware of when lawmakers passed a bill to designate the bald eagle as the national bird. Read more...

US names bald eagle as the national bird, 200 years after it became national symbol

Senate passes bill restoring bald eagle’s official status The United States Senate has officially named the bald eagle as America’s national bird, over 200 years after it first became a symbol of the nation. The bill, proposed by Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar, was approved unanimously. Historical significance and legislative action “For more than 240 years, the bald eagle has been synonymous with American values, yet it is still not officiall…