America wasn’t the first to use the eagle as a national symbol, with other examples dating back to Roman times. The bird frequently appears on the fallen empire’s memorabilia, including its ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags.

The bald eagle is finally being recognized as America's national bird.© John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe via Getty Images ...

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law making the bald eagle the national bird, so the once-endangered species can now fly alongside other national symbols including the national tree (the oak ...

News This once threatened symbol of America continues to thrive in Ohio Published: Jul. 03, 2024, 9:45 a.m.