The White House made an announcement on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden signed a bill officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird.
The bill, which was signed on Monday after being unanimously passed by Congress, modifies Title 36 of the United States Code, officially declaring the predator as one of the country’s national symbols.
Congress passed the bill unanimously.
President Joe Biden signed a bill Monday designating the bald eagle as the national bird. (Brandon Bell)
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The bald eagle, which has been featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and protection act, was never officially given the title of “national bird.”
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However, it was designated as the national emblem by the U.S. Congress in 1782, according to USA.gov. Besides appearing on the Great Seal, it is also featured on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.
The bald eagle is a bird of prey found in North America. (Adventure_Photo)
A previously published document by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on VA.gov incorrectly classified the bird as the national bird.
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The White House expressed gratitude to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith, and Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership in a statement released on Tuesday regarding the bill being signed.
