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January 26, 1784 - Benjamin Franklin, noting the bald eagle was "a bird of bad moral character" who lived "by sharping and robbing," expressed regret it had been selected to be the U.S. national symbol.
Franklin proposed the wild turkey, "a much more respectable Bird and a true original Native of America." He said the eastern wild turkey, known for its intelligence, cunning and boldness, was a far better symbol of the United States.
In a 1775 letter published in a magazine, Franklin made a good case for the rattlesnake as an appropriate symbol of "the temper and conduct of America."
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Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians and honorary Canadians celebrating this weekend! I hope you’re enjoying your long weekend and eating well, turkey or otherwise.
This wee little 5” x 7” Eastern Wild Turkey was a recently commissioned print. Inspired by a photo my husband took in New Brunswick this summer of a turkey in flight but with added prominent beard. 🧵1/n
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