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The Eagle's Head as a Symbol of America   The symbolism of the eagle is legendary, stretching back to ancient civilizations where it was revered as a sign of power, courage, and authority. In America, that symbolism took on a uniquely patriotic meaning. During the Revolutionary War, legend tells of a bald eagle soaring over a battlefield at dawn, its piercing cry echoing across the hills. It was interpreted by Patriot soldiers as a call to arms and a cry for liberty. In 1782,