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immediately. Next, there must be a law that will protect both the Bald 
Kagle and the Golden Eagle from hunting. 
Eagles must be left alone by man. Alaska is now the state with the 
Jargest eagle population. For the last ten years the Alaskan Eagle alone 
has not been bothered constantly by humans. If the eagle is to nest and 
raise young, it must be left alone. 
Lastly, all false rumors and myths about eagles and other large birds 
of prey must be abolished. The eagle could not possibly carry off a baby, 
even if it wanted to! It has been proved that even the largest eagle can 
not carry more than twelve pounds. The eagle does not rob henyards. It 
is usually wary of man and will stay away from him if possible. Only if 
an eagle is starving will he think of taking a chicken from a fenced-in 
yard. The eagle, in fact, is not the vicious predator that many people 
think. Without a doubt the Bald Eagle is a fitting symbol for such a 
proud nation as the United States of America. 
“On September 20, 1982, we shall celebrate the 200th anniversary of 
the adoption of the Bald Eagle as our national emblem. As: Americans, we 
should be deeply concerned whether or not we shall still have the Bald 
Eagle with us, and not merely our memories of this magnificent bird.” 5 
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Editor’s Note: The above article was originally prepared by Michael Janis as a term paper 
for his high school class in American history. His keen interest in bird study is shown by 
his field work and by his volunteer work at the Willowbrook Wildlife Haven. He plans to 
enroll in the School of Conservation at Michigan State University following his graduation. 
