(StraightShooterNews.com) – In a very rare instance of Joe Biden getting it right, the outgoing president has signed a bill in which the bald eagle, long a symbol of strength, courage, and freedom in America, has finally been officially recognized as the national bird of the United States.
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President Joe Biden signed this historic legislation into law on Christmas Eve, marking an extraordinary moment in the annals of American history.
On Christmas Eve, Biden signed a bill designating the bald eagle as the official national bird of the United States.
The bald eagle has graced America’s consciousness since its inclusion in the Great Seal in 1782, yet, curiously, it remained unofficial until now.
The passage of Senate Bill 4610 addresses this oversight by amending Title 36 of the United States Code, making the eagle’s status official once and for all.
The bald eagle’s image is everywhere—on official documents, the presidential flag, military insignia, and even U.S. currency.
For centuries, it has represented America’s ideals of freedom and resilience, a significance perhaps realized fully at last.
With unanimous congressional support, the bill secured its passage, underscoring a rare, unified sense of purpose in today’s divided political landscape.
This outcome is not just a matter of national pride but a timely recognition of the values America holds dear.
While President Biden’s administration makes strides toward unity, it’s worth remembering the eagle’s precarious past.
Once nearing extinction due to habitat loss and harmful pesticides, such as DDT, the bald eagle has managed a remarkable comeback.
Deemed endangered in 1972, the species’ population rebounded through dedicated conservation efforts.
By 2007, the eagle was removed from the endangered list, an emblem of successful American conservation efforts.
“Thank you to Senators Klobuchar, Lummis, Mullin and Smith, and Representatives Finstad, Craig and Emmer for their leadership,” the White House said, cited by The New York Post.
Bald eagle officially U.S. national bird after Biden signs bill into law https://t.co/V0CbJFbMXu
— Axios (@axios) December 25, 2024
Yet, even icons face critique. Benjamin Franklin once called the bald eagle “a bird of bad moral character,” advocating instead for the turkey as a more suitable national symbol.
Despite Franklin’s historical objection, the bald eagle’s significance remains undisputed and deeply woven into the American tapestry.
Its new status is a corrective measure—adopting as official what millions have steadfastly believed in spirit.
The journey to this legislation’s passing was marked by passionate advocacy, notably from Minnesota resident Preston Cook, who pushed for the bird’s official recognition.
Cook declared, “No one has to change anything; it’s just a correction. It is only a correction in history to make things right and make things the way they should be.”
His perspective highlights a sense of restoring humility and historical accuracy to our national dialogue.
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