This Day in History January 26, 1784

It was on this date in 1784 that one of our founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, wrote a letter to his daughter that explained his preference for the wild turkey instead of the bald eagle as our national bird. While this may sound absurd to us today, things were a little different back then, and Franklin made some potentially valid points.You make the decision. Turkey or bald eagle? I would choose the bald eagle, but Franklin found the turkey a much more noble bird.

Isaiah 40:31 – But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint.

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http://lestgbj.biz.ly/illink/benja309.html

http://www.robertneralich.com/2012/01/26/talking-turkey/

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4 Comments

Cheryl Everitt July 11, 2017 Reply

I am reading a book about Benjamin Franklin. He was a man of varying views. I can see him requesting
the turkey which is interesting. Thank you.
Robin Creager June 5, 2017 Reply

Very interesting. Makes one wonder what we would’ve had for Thanksgiving as the main course? I too am glad its the eagle.
Richard Hicks January 29, 2015 Reply

Franklin was quite the man of his time. Learn something new about him all the time
Katie Heath January 28, 2015 Reply

Hmmm I did not know this! Thanks for the article!
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