Wed Dec 25 00:21:00 UTC 2024: ## Bald Eagle Officially Named US National Bird After 240 Years
**Washington, D.C. – December 25, 2024** – In a move that corrects a long-standing oversight, President Joe Biden officially designated the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. The legislation, recently passed by Congress, amends the U.S. Code to formally recognize the iconic bird, despite its widespread use as a national symbol for over two centuries.
While the bald eagle has graced the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 and features prominently on official documents, currency, and military insignia, its status as the national bird had never been formally codified. Congress designated it as the national emblem in the same year the Great Seal was finalized.
The majestic bird, indigenous to North America, has long been synonymous with American power and strength. Its distinctive white head, yellow beak, and brown body are instantly recognizable worldwide. The official designation marks a symbolic culmination of the bird’s historical and cultural significance to the nation.
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