President Biden's Christmas Eve declaration officially designated the bald eagle as America's national bird, a role many assumed it had held for decades, igniting widespread social media confusion and skepticism.
The bald eagle has served as a powerful emblem of the United States since 1782 but was not designated as the national bird until recently, leading many to question their memories.
The announcement sparked commentary online, with users expressing disbelief that the bald eagle wasn't the national bird all along, revealing a shared misconception seemingly affecting generations of Americans.
Despite Benjamin Franklin's criticism of the bald eagle's character, its enduring representation of American ideals has finally been codified by Congress after 240 years as an emblem.
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