Georgia Southern University and all of Eagle Nation are mourning the death of what has become an iconic part of the ...

Ever since, the bald eagle has reigned as a symbol of national unity and strength. Despite Franklin’s views, Americans immediately began displaying its image in public ceremonies and on ...

This story appears in the January 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. The eagle is a national symbol, not just for Americans, but for Germans like me and many other people too ...

Freedom the eagle, Georgia Southern’s mascot since 2004 has died. He was known for flying over stadiums and teaching wildlife ...

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved live bald eagle mascot, Freedom," the school said on social media. "For more than two decades, Freedom has served as a symbol of ...