The bald eagle ... The raptor had already served to represent American strength for nearly 250 years; Congress designated it the national emblem in 1782. The bipartisan bill had been introduced ...

The American bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus ... In spite of an elevation in status to the emblem of the United States ...

The goose successfully defended itself, and the eagle retreated. The encounter coincided with heightened political tensions between Canada and the U.S., symbolizing resistance. American Bald eagle ...