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Americans confused after bald eagle declared nation's official bird

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President Joe Biden signed a bill on Christmas Eve declaring the bald eagle as America 's national bird.

The announcement was met with confusion as many Americans have believed the eagle has always been the national bird since 1776 .

The majestic creature is known for its white head, yellow beak, brown body and large wing span.

Benjamin Franklin deemed it 'a bird of bad moral character’ when it debuted on The Great Seal .

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semi-formal

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English

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48

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