thought better of the similar appearing bird and made it the unofficial American mascot. In spite of Franklin’s disdain, the eagle has appeared on our currency, our Philadelphia football teams and ...

The bald eagle became the United States national bird on Dec. 24 ... The bald eagle almost did not survive to become our national symbol. Overhunting nearly wiped out the bald eagle in the ...

The list doesn't stop there. Here's some other official Wisconsin symbols: What is Wisconsin's state bird? Wisconsin's state bird is the robin, according to Wisconsin.gov. The state Federation of ...