The image of the Bald eagle can be found on the president's flag, one dollar bill, Federal agency.
Facts about Bald Eagle:
- Bald eagles have 7,000 feathers.
- lifting power is about 4 pounds.
- Bald Eagle can fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet, during level flight and they can achieve speeds of about 30-35 mph.
- All eagles are renowned for their excellent eyesight.
- The congress adopted it as the national symbol in 1782.
- Benjamin Franklin proposed that turkey should be chosen for the symbol of the nation instead Bald eagle.
- As the human population grew, the Bald eagle population declined.
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I chose to write about this symbol because I found it very interested. Because they are endangered and long life-span, And the symbol represents courage, strength and independence.