[DOC] [TLE] How did the bald eagle become America's national bird? - Ask History [PAR] Feb 25, 2015 ... (Since ancient times, the eagle has been considered a sign of strength; Roman legions used the animal as their standard, or symbol.) Thomson also recommended that the small, white eagle used in Barton's design be replaced with an American bald eagle, and Congress adopted this design on June 20, 1782. [DOC] [TLE] Bald Eagle, US National Emblem - American Bald Eagle Information [PAR] Bald Eagle, US National Emblem. The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the United States of America, because of its long life, great strength and majestic looks, and also because it was then believed to exist only on this continent. [DOC] [TLE] Bald Eagle | National Bird - State Symbols USA [PAR] The American bald eagle was adopted as the national bird symbol of the United 
States of America ... In 1782 there were between 25,000 and 75,000 birds in the 
lower 48 states alone. ... By the late 1800's, eagles were becoming very scarce. [DOC] [TLE] Why Is the Bald Eagle America's National Bird? - Live Science [PAR] Sep 13, 2010 ... Along with an official flower and motto, every state has its own official ... the bald 
eagle to symbolize America was proposed in 1782, when a... [DOC] [TLE] The Eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great ... [PAR] The Eagle became the National emblem in 1782 when the great seal of the 
United States was adopted. | See more about Eagles, The Eagles and Bald 
Eagle. [DOC] [TLE] The bald eagle became America's national symbol when it was ... [PAR] Mar 1, 2009 ... The bald eagle became America's national symbol when it was placed on the 
great seal in 1782. One member of Congress who did not support... [DOC] [TLE] How the Bald Eagle Became America's National Symbol - Wide ... [PAR] Jul 1, 2016 ... How the Bald Eagle Became America's National Symbol. eagle ... In 1782, the 
job was given to Charles Thomson, the secretary of Congress. [DOC] [TLE] Eagle vs. Turkey: America's First Bird Controversy - National Wildlife ... [PAR] Nov 1, 2007 ... America's First Bird, how the eagle won out over the turkey. ... On June 20, 1782, 
they approved the design that we recognize today. At the time... [DOC] [TLE] heraldry - Why was the bald eagle chosen as the national bird of the ... [PAR] Aug 29, 2013 ... The bald eagle was chosen June 20, 1782 as the emblem of the ... As has been 
noted, the eagle became the national bird because it was... [DOC] [TLE] The American Bald Eagle [PAR] The bald eagle has been the national bird of the United States since 1782, when 
it ... Some eagles have become notable in American history. Old Abe, the... [DOC] [TLE] Is The Bald Eagle Our Only National Symbol? - Outdoor Forum [PAR] Apr 15, 2013 ... Then in 1782 the eagle became part of the National emblem of the United States 
when this Seal was adopted by the second Continental... [DOC] [TLE] Great Seal of the United States - Wikipedia [PAR] The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents 
issued by the ... The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms 
of the ... The 1782 resolution adopting the seal blazons the image on the reverse 
as "A ...... The Great Seal very quickly became a popular symbol of the country. [DOC] [TLE] How Did the Bald Eagle Become Our American Symbol? | American ... [PAR] Mar 1, 2011 ... On June 20, 1782, the Second Continental Congress established the Bald Eagle 
as our National Symbol. The Bald Eagle was chosen to... [DOC] [TLE] Benjamin Franklin turkey symbol: Why he hated the bald eagle for ... [PAR] Nov 21, 2013 ... Did Benjamin Franklin Really Say the National Symbol Should Be the Turkey? ... 
Charles Thomson, an orphan who had risen to become the Samuel ... in a Great 
Seal proposed by William Barton of the 1782 committee. [DOC] [TLE] Turkey and Eagle: Ben Franklin Compares

Question: In 1782 it became a national symbol
Answer: bald eagle