June 20 is American Eagle Day, a celebration that commemorates the date in 1782 when the bird was added to the Great Seal of the United States, effectively becoming a national symbol. Franklin was reportedly not a fan. In a letter to his daughter, he wrote: ‘For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral Character. He does not get his Living honestly.’
With an olive branch in its right talons and a bundle of 13 arrows in its left (representing the 13 original states in the Union), the eagle is said to represent a strong desire for peace, but readiness for conflict. You’ll likely recognize the Great Seal of the United States from its appearance on passports, flags, official documents, and US currency.
Once common across North America, by the 1950s bald eagle populations had plummeted to an estimated 412 nesting pairs in the United States. Their decline was attributed to several factors, including use of the pesticide DDT, which caused thinning in their eggshells and interfered with reproduction. New regulations, including a ban on DDT, helped the species rebound. In 2007 the bald eagle was officially removed from the list of endangered and threatened species, marking the end of a long recovery. It continues to be protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.
GOOD NIGHT MY FRIENDS. HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY. IT WAS WARM FOR TWO DAYS. IT WAS GREAT. MY KIDS BROUGHT DINNER OVER AND DID SOME WORK FOR ME. THEY ARE PRECIOUS. GETTING READY FOR 4TH OF JULY. TAKE CARE. HUGS, SHIRLEY
hello, been busy doing all sorts of things outside, we've had such nice weather...today it's raining , but i guess these kind of days are for cleaning the house...wish you a nice day...hugs
Geralyn and I strolled along the Capitolium or Capitoline Hill, located between the Forum and the Campus Martius. This is one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
The hill was earlier known as Mons Saturnius, dedicated to the god Saturn.
John and I had the pleasure of visiting the Trevi Fountain. As you can see, the fountain area was packed but John was still able to get a few pictures!
I hope all the father's had a great Father's Day. I know my hubby and son and friends had a good one. It is a wonderful day to celebrate all the love the Father's show their families. And a great day to so honor them. At church we really honored them greatly. Of course, we had to have a little fun too. lol lol They loved it. They also got goodies too. They liked that.
My Mother's Day corsage was still beautiful so I wore it yesterday. That was really neat. I learned the secret of keeping them fresh. I left mine in the plastic contain it comes in and put it in a plastic bag and tied it and placed it in the fridge and it really kept it fresh. Also a large plastic containter works well too. You just have to watch the condensation.
Have a wonderful night. God Bless you. May the Angels of the Lord keep you safe. hugs, Shirley
Geralyn and I visited the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The basilica, which was begun in 1228, is built into the side of a hill and comprises two churches (known as the Upper Church and the Lower Church) and a crypt, where the remains of the saint are interred.
HAVE A WONDERFUL EVENING. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY. BLESS THE LORD FOR IT. HE IS SO GOOD TO US. I HAD MY GRANDSON FOR TWO DAYS AND IT WAS A TREAT. OUR GRANDKIDS MEAN SO MUCH TO US.
GOD BLESS YOU. THE LORD BE WITH YOU. LOVE, SISTER SHIRLEY XOXOXOXO
Hugs, Moe
