Designation of Bald Eagle as National Bird

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Joe Biden signed a bill designating the bald eagle as the national bird, amending Title 36 of the United States Code. The bald eagle has been a national emblem since 1782 but was never officially titled as the national bird.

Key Points

  • Bald eagle featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782
  • Bald eagle designated as the national emblem in 1782
  • Bald eagle not officially assigned the title of 'national bird' until the recent bill signed by President Biden

Pros

  • Honoring the bald eagle as a symbol of the United States
  • Recognizing the importance of the bald eagle in American history