While it's been a symbol of the nation since its the early days, it took the president's signature on Christmas Eve to make it the our national bird.

Amy Klobuchar confirmed on social platform X. The bald eagle, which has been a symbol of the United States since it appeared on the great seal in 1782, has never been designated into law as the official national bird.

Republicans and Democrats agreed that it was time for the bald eagle to get an official promotion.