Symbols of the USA.
In the earliest days of the new republic there was a national debate about
which bird would become the symbol of the United States of America. Though
Benjamin Franklin wanted to see the wild turkey lifted up as the national bird,
the bald eagle prevailed. Perhaps as the centerpiece of Thanksgiving, it has
become just as symbolic. Certainly it has become a new industry that balances
ecology, environment and sport. There are truly remarkable stories here:
|
