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1782
Bald Eagle Chosen As U.S. National Bird
The Continental Congress adopted the Great Seal of the United States today in history. That seal, which is still in use today, has a bald eagle on it - thus making it our national bird.
The bald eagle was apparently chosen due to the eagle connection to the Roman Republic.
The bald eagle was apparently chosen due to the eagle connection to the Roman Republic.