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2024 in North Country Politics

President Biden signs a bill making the bald eagle the national bird


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President Joe Biden signed a law officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States, correcting a long-standing oversight and recognizing the symbolic importance of the bald eagle in American culture.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on March 20, 2024, officially designating the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States. This legislative action, known as the National Bird Act, was introduced by Representative Mike Quigley of Illinois and had broad bipartisan support. The bald eagle, already a symbol of American freedom and strength, was chosen for its historical significance, having been featured on the Great Seal of the United States since 1782. The bill not only formalizes the bird's status but also aims to promote conservation efforts for the species, which was once on the brink of extinction due to hunting and habitat destruction but has since made a remarkable recovery thanks to protective measures like the Endangered Species Act.

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