The White House announced on Christmas Eve that President Joe Biden had signed a bill officially declaring the bald eagle the national bird.
The billThe law, signed Monday after unanimous passage by Congress, amends Title 36 of the U.S. Code and officially designates the predator as one of the country’s national symbols.
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The bald eagle pictured on the Great seal of the United States since 1782 and has its own holiday and Protection ActIt has never technically been given the title of “national bird.”
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However, it was designated as a national emblem by the government US Congress in 1782, according to USA.gov. In addition to its appearance on the Great Seal, it is depicted on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and currency.
A document previously released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs VA.gov The bird was incorrectly referred to as the National bird.
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“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith and Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House wrote in a statement Tuesday announcing the bill’s signing.