United States Symbolism The Bald Eagle, being unique to North America, serves as a symbol of your country’s strength, independence, and resilience. Chosen as the centerpiece of the Great Seal of ...

This story appears in the January 2015 issue of National Geographic magazine. The eagle is a national symbol, not just for ... Islands in Alaska I found bald eagles that were wilder and tougher ...

The bald eagle has been a symbol of our nation’s strength since the Revolutionary War, but it was not made our national bird until recently. The bald eagle is emblematic of America and on coins ...