The bald eagle was adopted as the Coat of Arms for the United States Great Seal in June 1782. It is also the leading insignia for all U.S. military branches. The bald eagle has appeared on ...

The measure says the bald eagle is unique to North America, was adopted as the coat of arms for the United States in 1782 and remains and "leading insignia for all branches" of the U.S. military.

POWELL — The American bald eagle needs no introduction. It first appeared on a coin in 1776 on a Massachusetts copper cent, and it was emblazoned on the coat of arms for the new country’s ...