Even though the bald eagle has been a significant symbol in America for decades, featured on the Great Seal, uniforms and government buildings, it was never the official bird of the United States.
Who knew?
Some of the most notorious and dangerous criminals in American history were first experienced right here in Alabama.
This is fascinating, for those of us that have lived here for many years and had no idea some of these dangerous fools were from or have lived in Tuscaloosa, Jasper and Birmingham!