American Eagle Stationery - Patriotic Letterhead - Government Invitations - Military Announcements

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Patriotic Stationery, Invitations and Letterhead.

Description: American Eagle is for all those patriotic Americans out there. The bald eagle is the national bird for the United States, and is a token of strength, bravery, honor, and majesty. This old bird holds arrows in its talons signifying that America is a world superpower who can defeat all its foes, and has a shield of protection as a symbol of preparedness. Behind the bird is the red white and blue, the colors of American sovereignty.

Symbol of America

American Bald Eagles are the national bird of the United States of America. When Europeans first landed on the continent, Bald Eagles were found from Alaska to Mexico. Today the Breeding Grounds Bald Eagles have been limited to the upper parts of Canada and Alaska. With a few hot spots here and there.

It is not hard to see how Bald Eagles have become an endangered species when we look at how the Bald Eagles habitat has been drastically reduced. The expansion of settlements and depletion of the Bald Eagles food source by hunters has made their means of survival very difficult for this majestic bird. In the past Bald Eagles were often times the victim of poison food intended for the coyotes and wolves.

In the late 1950’s Bald Eagles were making a comeback, until the chemical DDT started being used as a pesticide by farmers. The Bald Eagles population plummeted in a matter of two years and almost was wiped out as the chemical made the birds sterile. However after several different laws were passed and things changed to protect Bald Eagles, they are now making a second comeback.

Bald Eagles, also known as Haliacetus Leucocephalus, are a migratory, hunter predator. Bald Eagles have strong sharp talons used to grasp and pierce pray, a hooked beak and excellent vision. Their eyes face both forward and to the sides and are 5X more accurate the human eyes. Bald Eagles can see details at a mile away. Usually they will hunt small and weaker pray although Bald Eagles have brought down larger animals like deer. Bald Eagles vary in size and color, which is dependent on their habitat, age and gender. An adult will have yellow feet, black talons, yellow eyes and a white head. When Bald Eagles are younger they have a brown head and must grow into the white plumage. Typically the female Bald Eagles are larger than the males. As Bald Eagles grow into adulthood they shed their younger feathers and grow new and shorted length feather, as a result their wing span shortens with it. The Bald Eagles wing span can be up to seven feet wide.

When flying and hunting Bald Eagles will glide or soar on the wind currents. Due to its wing span and weight Bald Eagles can stay up with ease for hours on a windy day. As Bald Eagles fly they will look for rising wind currents, allowing them to circle upwards in a glide to gain more height. This process conserves energy and allows Bald Eagles to hunt for longer periods. When flapping Bald Eagles can reach speeds of 30 miles an hour.

When hunting Bald Eagles will first perch up high examining its surroundings in an effort to spot a likely pray. It will then take to the air where it will soar and then come down into a dive, allowing it to strike quickly as it scoops and grabs with its feet. The most common item on a Bald Eagles menu is fish, although small rodents and other waterfowl run a close second.

Despite the fact that Bald Eagles are social creatures, they are also very territorial. Bald Eagles will chase away other eagles that come to close to their nesting and hunting area. Usually it will let out cries and perch, or it will soar around its general area which tells other eagles to leave. If the intruder does not leave then arial combat ensues.

Bald Eagles have shown that they are a very adaptable bird, living in all different habitats, however their first choice is to be next to water, especially if it’s a fish-eating Bald Eagles.

Bald Eagles are thought of as majestic creatures, which are graceful yet powerful, giving them a sense of grandeur. Because of the qualities of Bald Eagles it was chosen as the symbol of the United States.

The Emblem of the Untied States of America

Bald Eagles as the symbol of American pride has been a controversy, as some feel Bald Eagles are too destructive of an animal. Yet others appreciate the Bald Eagles ability to survive and adapt. Bald Eagles portray a symbolic form of freedom due to its ability to soar above all heights. It’s large size, strength and predatory build make it an emblem of physical power. Bald Eagles evokes might, dominance, courage and determination, everything a young country would want to portray.
Eagles have long been apart of religious and political symbolism. Spiritually eagles are the emblems of the heavens, they transverse the earth and the skies. Eagles exalt themselves above mankind and are thus the messengers of the gods. In all ancient societies eagles were the mark of divine kingship and royalty, becoming emblems of their power and sovereignty.

The Eagle is the main characteristic in the Great Seal of the United States of America. It was first drafted by three men who help draft the Declaration of Independence, those there men were Franklin, Adams and Jefferson. It took them six years to come to a final draft for a great seal and coat of arms. They wanted the image to signify freedom, sovereignty and the hopes of the people. By the end of the six years, fourteen men were involved in the final design, which was chosen on June 20 1782.

During the process they looked to biblical and classical themes to draw upon for inspiration. There were several drafts with the final draft drawing upon qualities from all the previous drafts. Charles Thomson, Secretary of Congress came up with the final design.

Some of the elements include:
White – for purity and innocence.
Red – for valor.
Blue – the color of the president, which stands for vigilance, perseverance and justice.
Arrows – for war and justice.
Shield – for America to rely on our own virtue.
Bald Eagles – everything mentioned above.

As you might have noticed our stationery is not exactly like the Great Seal of the United States of America but mimics it instead. That is because it is illegal to copy it and use it on anything that is not authorized by the government.