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Well, Ben Franklin and some of his fellow patriots wanted to establish national symbols (sort of like they had in the old country) and many wanted the Eagle to be our symbol as it was determined that the eagle was majestic and strong. However, Mr. Franklin wanted the Turkey to be our symbol. As he saw it, the Turkey had keen eyesight and was fleet of foot and wing and was quite elusive to the early hunters in this country. Eventually, might won out over wit and today, the turkey is our symbol.
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CoachThe US Seal displays a bald eagle, while the Mexican coat of arms has a golden eagle devouring a snake atop a cactus.
Both countries follow the tradition of having a bird of prey in their coat of arms; this tradition can be traced back to the Roman aquila (eagle) as standard of the Roman Legion.
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American Bald Eagle symbol?
The Bald Eagle became the symbol for the United States on June 20, 1782. It was chosen for it's majestic looks, it's long life, and it's great strength.
What is the symbol for an executive branch?
It is the Presidential Seal. The seal is an bald eagle holding arrows in his talons and other symbols around him.
What animal is on the seal of the president of the US?
The animal is an eagle, holding arrows in one foot and an olive branch in the other.
Is there a star of david on the chairs that the representaives sit in in the house chamber?
No, this is an urban legend started by conspiracy theorists who claim Zionists and the Illuminati control the US Congress. In actuality, this refers to the ring of stars symbolizing the stars in the American flag placed above the head of the eagle in the United States symbol.
What is the symbol of liberty that signaled the Declaration of independence and the ratification of the US Constitution?
The symbol was the liberty bell.
