June 20 is American Eagle Day
June 19 2017 - 9:30AM
Business Wire
Celebrate America’s Living Symbol of
Freedom
On June 20, 1782, our nation's Founding Fathers placed the bald
eagle at the center of the Great Seal of the United States. Since
then, the bald eagle has served as the living symbol of all that
America stands for: freedom, courage, strength, spirit,
independence, democracy, and excellence.
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Challenger, the celebrity bald eagle,
poses majestically during a visit to the United States Capitol
Building. This famous eagle is cared for by the non-profit American
Eagle Foundation (www.eagles.org) of Tennessee. Photo © 2017
American Eagle Foundation. All Rights Reserved. Photo by Julia
Cecere
On June 20, 2017, the American Eagle Foundation, along with the
United States Congress and governors coast to coast, invite U.S.
citizens to celebrate American Eagle Day by remembering the bald
eagle’s dramatic comeback through conducting educational activities
and ceremonies, while reflecting on its special symbolism.
Since 1995, the not-for-profit American Eagle Foundation (AEF)
(www.eagles.org) has spearheaded the establishment of American
Eagle Day. To date, more than 80 governors from 49 states have
recognized “American Eagle Day” with proclamations and special
documents, giving the USA’s National Bird its own official day in
their states. This year marks the 10th year of American Eagle Day
being recognized by U.S. Congress.
“We once almost lost this precious national treasure due to our
own mistakes and neglect. Habitat destruction, illegal shootings,
and the use of DDT caused the Bald Eagle population to drop to less
than 500 nesting pairs in the lower 48 states in the early 60s,”
says AEF Founder and President Al Cecere, “but we the people joined
together, rose to the occasion, and vigilantly brought it back to
America's lands, waterways and skies.”
The USFWS estimates that there are more than 143,000 Bald Eagles
in the United States today. The Bald Eagle was removed from
Endangered Species Act protection in 2007, but still remains
protected by the Bald & Golden Eagle Protection Act of
1940.
“On American Eagle Day, and every day, let us continue to
treasure and protect the bald eagle all across this great land for
future generations to enjoy,” says Cecere, who has been
spearheading the effort for more than two decades.
About the American Eagle Foundation
The American Eagle Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
organization whose mission is to care for, restore and protect the
USA’s living symbol of freedom, the Bald Eagle, and other birds of
prey through the four pillars of Education, Repopulation,
Conservation, & Rehabilitation. It is headquartered in the
foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains at Dollywood theme park in
Pigeon Forge, TN. Learn more at www.eagles.org.
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American Eagle FoundationLaura Sterbens,
865-256-0372laura@eagles.orgorAl Cecere,
865-809-2385al@eagles.org