The Voice of the Eagle
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Iam the Eagle.
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Sincethe beginning of time, man has used my brothers and I as symbol of royalty,power, victory, and valor. My strengthand courage have inspired men through the ages.
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Ancientman looked upon me as enemy of serpents, of good versus evil.
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Inthe Assyrian myths, I was a symbol of storms and lightning.
InIndia and Babylon I was the symbol of fire, of wind and storms.
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Inthe golden age of Greece, I was a symbol of victory and supreme energy. The Greeks represented me with wings out-stretched holding a serpent in my claws.Thus, I represented the triumph of good over evil.
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TheRomans saw me as the symbol of victory.As the Romans legions conquered the world, they marched under thestandard of the eagle, with outstretched wings. The silver eagle was the symbol of the republic and the RomanEmpire used the golden eagle as its symbol.I became the personal emblem of the Caesars, representing supremeauthority.
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Therise of Christianity brought me still more honor. To the early Christians, the eagle was the symbol ofascension. This was due to the strongflight of the eagle with its gaze fixed on the sun. In early icons I was best known as the symbol of St. John theEvangelist.
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Inthe Middle Ages, I became the symbol of Germany. And, as falconry flourished as a sport in Europe, only kings wereallowed to hunt with and eagle. In thenineteenth century, French troops under Napoleon conquered Europe under thesymbol of the eagle. Many Frenchsoldiers gave their lives to protect the golden eagle, which supported theFrench flag on the battleground
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OnJune 20, 1782, I became the symbol of a new country. Because of my courage and beauty, I was chosen to symbolize thenew United States of America. The eaglebecame a prominent feature of the seal of state of the new republic.
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Fromthis early beginning, I have been used in many ways to symbolize the ideas ofthis country. Several states have theeagle on their state flag. You can findme on the coins of America from the beginning to the present day.
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Ihave a prominent place in America as in ancient Rome as symbol of power andauthority. The emblems of thePresident, vice-president, several members of the President’s Cabinet, and mostof the braches of the armed forces center on the eagle.
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From the Assyrians to the symbol of the Caesars to theemblem of this country, it was thus fitting that the eagle should have a partin the most momentous achievement of man.The Apollo 11 crew chose Eagle as the name for the lunar module, whichwas to make history. And with the wordsof Eagle Scout Neil Armstrong – “Houston, Tranquility base here. The Eagle has landed”
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In 1911,following traditions as old man himself, the Boy Scouts of America chose the eagleto symbolize the very highest in achievement.Through all history, I have been the symbol of man’s best; now the eagleis the symbol of Scouting’s best.
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I am the Eagle.
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Hereare some interesting sites on topics relating to the American symbolism of BaldEagles:
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Information on the American Bald Eagle.
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Information on how America as used the bald Eagle as anEmblem.
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The Great Seal of the United States:
www.greatseal.com/symbols/index.html
These are websites that show us how the Presidency of theUnited States of the America has used the Bald Eagle as a symbol.
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This Website will show the inside of the bald Eagle.
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The article you've shared delves into the rich history and symbolism associated with the eagle across various cultures and eras. Let's break down the concepts mentioned and provide information related to each:
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Symbolism of the Eagle:
- Ancient Meanings: The eagle has been a symbol of royalty, power, victory, and valor across civilizations like Assyrian, Indian, Babylonian, Greek, and Roman cultures.
- Christian Symbolism: It became associated with ascension and was linked to early Christians, notably representing St. John the Evangelist.
- Medieval and Modern Symbolism: The eagle symbolized Germany in the Middle Ages and became a crucial symbol of power for various entities, including the United States of America.
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Eagle in Various Contexts:
- Military Symbolism: The Roman legions marched under the standard of the eagle, and it became a symbol of authority for the Caesars.
- Modern Usage: The eagle is a prominent feature in the symbolism of the United States, including its presence on the state flags, coins, emblems of government officials, armed forces, and even in historic achievements like the Apollo 11 mission.
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Bald Eagle as a Symbol in the USA:
- The bald eagle holds a significant place in American symbolism, particularly in relation to its usage by the Presidency and as an emblem of the United States.
- Websites such as "greatseal.com" offer detailed information on how the bald eagle is used in American symbolism.
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Biological Aspects of the Bald Eagle:
- Anatomy and Physiology: Websites related to bird anatomy and physiology, particularly focusing on the bald eagle's internal structure, provide insight into the physical makeup of this majestic bird.
The comprehensive nature of these references and the historical depth showcased in the article highlight the eagle's enduring significance across various cultures and time periods. If you're interested in exploring more about the eagle's symbolism, historical significance, or its biological characteristics, delving into these referenced websites could provide a wealth of information and visuals.
