Happy Tuesday, Missians!
Sorry it's been a minute since I last posted. Our workload at work has temporarily, become insane, so I haven't had as much free time to devote to my blog posts--plus, I'm also getting my Christmas in July line up ready; so needless to say, I've fallen behind on some stuff. But fret not! I'm back.
Today's post is in celebration of The American Eagle; and today is American Eagle Day.
Find out about the origins of today's holiday, honoring the American Eagle, courtesy of "Days of the Year" and "Time and Date".
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/american-eagle-day
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/american-eagle-day/
Days of the Year, website:
The Bald Eagle, also known colloquially as the American Eagle, has long stood as a symbol of freedom and liberty in a country formed in its pursuit. This creature was chosen for the strength and beauty of its form and its longevity in the wild. They are strong protectors of their nests and are native to the country it represents. American Eagle Day celebrates this majestic bird and its place in its country’s history, and how it came to be the symbol of what was once considered the greatest nation on Earth.
History of American Eagle Day
The use of the American Eagle as the bird to represent the country did have a tumultuous history. There were several seals established for the United States in 1776, but none of them were accepted by Congress. Eventually, the job of designing the seal was given to Charles Thomson, the then serving secretary of Congress, who took all the best elements of the presented designs and improved on them by adding this majestic bird to the seal.
While Benjamin Franklin was never actually recorded as lobbying for the Turkey to be the national bird, it is known that he described the Bald Eagle as being a “bird of bad moral character”. The bird was included on the seal, and soon it became one of the most recognizable icons of the American culture. Unfortunately, this majestic bird has also been threatened with extinction, and American Eagle Day reminds us of the role it has served in national pride, the pursuit of freedom and liberty, and that it must be preserved as an honor to our country.
How to celebrate American Eagle Day
The best way to celebrate American Eagle Day is to pick out a piece of clothing with this amazing animal on it and show your national pride. Then get out there and raise awareness about its endangered status and volunteer to help preserve its place in nature. It would be a tragedy to have this symbol of America lost to the past through lack of conservation and effort. So get out the today and help the American Eagle, and let freedom ring!
Time and Date site:
The first American Eagle Day was proclaimed by President Bill Clinton in 1995. Since then 41 American states have made the day an official observance. From 2007 onwards, the US Senate has also passed resolutions to mark June 20 of the year as American Eagle Day. The American Eagle Foundation is at the forefront of organizing and sponsoring events on this holiday.
American Eagle Day is an observance, which means that businesses, stores, and government offices are open.
On this day, conservation and educational organizations hold public outreach programs such as lectures, workshops, and informational sessions to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting bald eagles and other wildlife.
The holiday is sometimes known as Bald Eagle Day or National Eagle Day.
We hope you learned more than you knew before about The American Eagle. Let's honor these regal birds, not only on June 20th, but everyday.
Until tomorrow,
This is your host J,
signing off...
Sorry it's been a minute since I last posted. Our workload at work has temporarily, become insane, so I haven't had as much free time to devote to my blog posts--plus, I'm also getting my Christmas in July line up ready; so needless to say, I've fallen behind on some stuff. But fret not! I'm back.
Today's post is in celebration of The American Eagle; and today is American Eagle Day.
Find out about the origins of today's holiday, honoring the American Eagle, courtesy of "Days of the Year" and "Time and Date".
https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/american-eagle-day
https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/american-eagle-day/
Days of the Year, website:
The Bald Eagle, also known colloquially as the American Eagle, has long stood as a symbol of freedom and liberty in a country formed in its pursuit. This creature was chosen for the strength and beauty of its form and its longevity in the wild. They are strong protectors of their nests and are native to the country it represents. American Eagle Day celebrates this majestic bird and its place in its country’s history, and how it came to be the symbol of what was once considered the greatest nation on Earth.
History of American Eagle Day
The use of the American Eagle as the bird to represent the country did have a tumultuous history. There were several seals established for the United States in 1776, but none of them were accepted by Congress. Eventually, the job of designing the seal was given to Charles Thomson, the then serving secretary of Congress, who took all the best elements of the presented designs and improved on them by adding this majestic bird to the seal.
While Benjamin Franklin was never actually recorded as lobbying for the Turkey to be the national bird, it is known that he described the Bald Eagle as being a “bird of bad moral character”. The bird was included on the seal, and soon it became one of the most recognizable icons of the American culture. Unfortunately, this majestic bird has also been threatened with extinction, and American Eagle Day reminds us of the role it has served in national pride, the pursuit of freedom and liberty, and that it must be preserved as an honor to our country.
How to celebrate American Eagle Day
The best way to celebrate American Eagle Day is to pick out a piece of clothing with this amazing animal on it and show your national pride. Then get out there and raise awareness about its endangered status and volunteer to help preserve its place in nature. It would be a tragedy to have this symbol of America lost to the past through lack of conservation and effort. So get out the today and help the American Eagle, and let freedom ring!
Time and Date site:
The first American Eagle Day was proclaimed by President Bill Clinton in 1995. Since then 41 American states have made the day an official observance. From 2007 onwards, the US Senate has also passed resolutions to mark June 20 of the year as American Eagle Day. The American Eagle Foundation is at the forefront of organizing and sponsoring events on this holiday.
American Eagle Day is an observance, which means that businesses, stores, and government offices are open.
On this day, conservation and educational organizations hold public outreach programs such as lectures, workshops, and informational sessions to raise awareness about the importance of preserving and protecting bald eagles and other wildlife.
The holiday is sometimes known as Bald Eagle Day or National Eagle Day.
We hope you learned more than you knew before about The American Eagle. Let's honor these regal birds, not only on June 20th, but everyday.
Until tomorrow,
This is your host J,
signing off...
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