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Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US 

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  • Biden signs a bill officially making the bald eagle the national bird of the US 
  • December 25, 2024
  • Article Body Text Washington — <p>The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird. </p> <p>President Joe Biden signed into law legislation sent to him by Congress that amends the United States Code to correct what had long gone unnoticed and designate the bald eagle — familiar to many because of its white head, yellow beak and brown body — as the national bird. </p> <p>The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents, since 1782, when the design was finalized. The seal is made up of the eagle, an olive branch, arrows, a flag-like shield, the motto “E Pluribus Unum” and a constellation of stars. </p> <p>Congress, that same year, designated the bald eagle as the the national emblem, and its image appears in a host of places, ranging from documents and the presidential flag to military insignia and U.S. currency, according to USA.gov. </p> <p>But it had never been officially designated to be what many had just assumed it was — the national bird. </p> <p>The bald eagle is indigenous to North America. </p>
  • Content Type Text
  • Language English
  • NewsML Media Topics Arts, Culture, Entertainment and Media
  • Subtitles / Dubbing Available No
  • Network VOA
  • Embargo Date December 25, 2024 11:14 EST
  • Byline Associated Press
  • Brand / Language Service Voice of America - English
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