FREEDOM FLIES: The Bald Eagle Officially Becomes America's National Bird

This gorgeous eagle represents the nature of a country-USA. But this positive thing at least for the moment is that a better thing to write now would be that this wonderful bird has officially been declared their national bird by this nation. This bald eagle is the national bird of the U.S. It symbolizes tremendous history and idealism over independence, freedom, and the beauty of nature that exists in the American landscape. This paper will explain why the bald eagle was chosen as such, what the emblem means, and how it represents national pride to America.

Why the Bald Eagle Became America’s National Bird

The history of the bald eagle towards becoming America’s official bird goes back a long way in the history of this country. Here’s why it was chosen to be the symbol of the U.S.:

Symbol of Freedom and Independence

It was symbolic freedom and liberty for the bald eagle. In reality, it is the bird that assumes the height altitude of the sky above the land, and their image reflected the aspiration to be free from tyranny and oppression in the open landscape where it rises high with its great flight over the open landscape.
This is the year 1782; this great seal of United States adopts a bald eagle with an olive branch clutching in one talon whereas grasping arrows within another, symbolizing at one instant its spread huge wings and therefore conveys at both instances of peace as well as strength.

Natives of North America

The bald eagle is a native North American, and they occur from Alaska to the Gulf of Mexico. Apart from this, strength in the sense of the country made it a great symbol of American spirit. Other than that, the factor showing that the bald eagles survived in every single kind of setting reflected American resilience too over different regions.

Strength and Resilience

The bald eagle is known for its strength, and its flight was very powerful to soar with altitude and excellent eyesight coupled with the ability to go on a hunt. That is why it stood tall as a metaphor in the eyes of America at its birth, destined to take its place among history’s glories—a place of strength and pride, and a steadfast resolve to do great things.
The bald eagle and its meaning to America
The bald eagle means so much more to every American than the title of a national symbol. The entity symbolizes much more complicated meanings concerning history, politics, and everything that revolves around being an American. For this reason, some major reasons why it is held in such high esteem by people include the following:

National Bird of America

The bald eagle is an emblem of America and can be found on different national icons, stamps, and coins issued by the U.S. government. It will represent freedom and independence in every corner of the globe because it is an icon of great American pride, which also boasts a feature on the Great Seal of the United States and many other national icons 2. A Global Icon of Freedom

It is, therefore, the symbol of freedom, democracy, and justice in the world where this bald eagle has appeared. It reminds the rest of the world of its involvement in the fight for the preservation of human rights, equality, and democracy values. Besides its ability to sail above the American skies, this fantastic bird makes other people in other parts of the world proud of their notion of freedom.

National American Bird in Arts and Literatures

So much idea can be made in great art, writings and other medians from this very beautiful bird. Thinking about its first appearance on coin and government structure, it plays a significant role in the heritage of American culture and hence this species is demonstrated through several media such as the arts, music and even monumental constructions in the public arenas.4. Conservation and Preservation Activities

The bald eagle has also been the emblem of environmental protection in the last century. The mid-20th century was the era when near-extinction blows were delivered to the species through hunting, habitat destruction, and the disastrous misuse of pesticides such as DDT. It is however the Endangered Species Act and other active conservation actions that have brought the species population to unimaginable levels. This actually appears to be a consolidation of evidences that the ground is much stronger and firmer than the bird.

How the Bald Eagle Demonstrates American Values

In fact, the symbol as well as the bird, have depicted a lot of core value or principles upon which this American Country rests on its fundamentals. What makes America very peculiar is represented by that particular bird. Some of the key elements that the bald eagle manifests include: –

1. Freedom Liberty

Bald eagle – symbol of America as he soars over open spaces of freedom and independence. He is the person who would rate the value of freedom foremost of all and who will go to war for its defence.

Power and Authority

This is one symbol which best exemplified the might and authority of the United States as being the number predator and prime bird. Supremacy in the wild goes hand-in-hand with how the United States holds world affairs as well as having supremacy through politics, even becoming a beacon of hope for people in the world.

Lasting Strength and Resilience

This is American spirit because as it flies in storms, eagles have a natural power. Similarly, several storms came over an eagle during the history of the US but it outpaces the same with its immense time determination.

Vision and Insight

With sharp eyesight, it can even spot its prey from miles away. With this view, therefore, it can be said that this symbolizes the ability of the United States to see ahead or have a bigger view, whether it is national security or international affairs.

History of the Bald Eagle as a National Symbol

In 1782, the Continental Congress established the Great Seal of the United States. That made the bald eagle the national bird. There is an eagle in the seal grasping one talon with its grasp to an olive branch, signifying peace, but has arrows in another symbolizing defense and strength.

But for the Native American tribes, the bald eagle holds deeper historical meaning. For thousands of years, the eagle is a symbol of holiness among the Native American tribes and represents an image that has woven into their cultural and spiritual traditions. This eagle, among the existing symbols in Native American, stands for wisdom and courage as well as the spiritual bond which connects man to the world, and had been such an important figure to them for a long time.

Only with the paces of arts, literatures, and public affairs scorched into 19th and 20th centuries would this imagery have to seep deeper: ingrained forever within the human brain as the nation symbol-the bald eagle.

In the last half of the 19th century it burst forth onto the world stage. In addition came the appreciation in other countries as well for this animal, a symbol for freedom.

FAQs on the Bald Eagle as a National Bird of America

What made the bald eagle a national bird of America?

The bald eagle has been chosen since it means liberty, strength, toughness, and independence. The proud glances of eagles and powerful flight characteristics made eagles ideal for the newly discovered nation as icons.

What does the bald eagle have for America?
Bald eagle is symbolic to the American values of freedom, strength, power, tenacity, and vision. This is how the country has started on its journey of freedom and independence.
Which year was the bald eagle declared as the national bird of the U.S.?
The bald eagle is declared the national bird when the Great Seal of the United States was adopted in 1782. Since that day, the eagle is its emblem in the United States.
Is the bald eagle an endangered species?
The bald eagles had their lowest population during the middle ages of the 20th century and this because of various reasons, but some of them are like; habitat destruction, hunting, and even pesticides. However, the start of conservations increased its population; in fact, during 2007, it was really removed from the Endangered Species List.
Where can I watch the bald eagles in the United States?

Bald eagles range from Alaska and the territories of Canada down to the states of the mainland United States, in a broad extent across North America. Such eagles can thrive well on habitats that include coastal lands, large lakes, rivers, and expansive forests.

In what ways does the bald eagle represent the culture of Native America?

It is believed to be the sacred bird carrying its wisdom, strength, and spiritual guidance in Native American society. It is included in most of the tribal ceremonies and rituals.

How can I contribute for the help of bald eagles in conserving it?
You can assist the species to conserve bald eagles through sponsoring the organizations, which are protecting the habitat along with preserving them. Not using the pesticides, wetland protection, and wildlife refuges contribute towards the species.

It is more than the national bird of America, symbolizing strength in a nation, freedom and that spirit of independence never to fade.

It happens to be a matter of symbology to the land itself, as well as very high representation, so it is being the symbol of bald eagle due to the country’s great value system in which it makes the icon such in form powerful. Thus, it will be seen soaring over mountains in the nation or sitting high on a branch of a tree so as to inspire generations of Americans for generations to come and symbolize freedom and resilience characterizing the country.

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