U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 14

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 14: CELEBRATING EAGLES

Profile America -- Friday, January 14th.  One of the enduring symbols of the nation -- along with Uncle Sam -- is the majestic American bald eagle.  Even though Benjamin Franklin reportedly preferred the wild turkey, the eagle has had a special place in America since its beginning.  Once endangered, the bald eagle has made a strong comeback in some areas, and that resurgence is being celebrated for the next three weekends at special events in Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas. The various programs include live lectures, woodcarving, and children's activities, and, of course, eagle watching.  More than 71 million people watch, photograph and feed birds and other wildlife across the country each year, both around their homes and in natural settings.  You can find these and more facts about America from the U.S. Census Bureau, online at www.census.gov.

Sources:  Chase's Calendar of Events 2011, p. 26, 95, 103

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 1219

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  

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