How The Bald Eagle Ended Up As America's National Bird
Bald eagles are virtually synonymous with America in culture and government insignia and remain a protected species long after their wild population recovered.
Read MoreBald eagles are virtually synonymous with America in culture and government insignia and remain a protected species long after their wild population recovered.
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Read MoreJ. Edgar Hoover headed up the Federal Bureau of Investigations for 48 years, but he spent his final years under intense scrutiny for the way he ran the agency.
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