While it's been a symbol of the nation since its the early days, it took the president's signature on Christmas Eve to make it the our national bird.

For centuries, the bald eagle has been a ubiquitous symbol for the country, almost as recognizable as the American flag. The bird, with its bright yellow beak, long wingspan and beady eyes ...

Florida ranks third in the nation when it comes to the number of nesting bald eagles. Watch daily life of North Fort Myers Beach eaglets.

The seal is made up of the eagle, an olive branch, arrows, a flag-like shield ... the National Museum of American Diplomacy says. In the mid-1900s, the bald eagle’s existence was threatened ...

The bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal in June 1782. It is also the leading insignia for all U.S. military branches. The bald eagle has appeared on currency, ...

The bald eagle has appeared on currency, public buildings, flags, documents and sports teams ... The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782.

Uncle Sam, a 25-year-old bald eagle, sits on his perch in front of a U.S. flag before the Extreme Raptors ... (Edyta Blaszczyk/Odessa American via AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — The bald eagle, a symbol ...

The bald eagle has appeared on currency, public buildings, flags, documents and sports teams ... The Bald Eagle has symbolized American ideals since its placement on the Great Seal in 1782.