Evening Star Newspaper, January 30, 1942, Page 29

I Nature’s Children } American Eagle . (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) By LILLIAN COX ATHEY. ‘There is a determined and stern expression in the eye of our na- tional bird. America adopted this majestic creature because it signi- fied our own independence and dauntless courage. For centuries eagles have been used by various eountries as their national emblem. ‘Warriors and courts adopted them. A bird from 30 to 35 inches long with a wing spread of 6% to 7% fet is of kingly size. In flight or 80 rest the American or bald eagle 1s impressive. The snow-white head and tail add dignity to the impos- ing form. Through an Indian lad in 1861 a bald eagle was introduced into Com- | pany C of the Eighth or Eagle Regi- ment under Capt. John E. Perkins. ‘The eagle was “sworn in” by plac- ing about his neck red, white and | blue ribbons and a rosette of the same colors upon his breast. He was an impressive sight, and a soldier by the name of James Mc- | Ginnis was appointed his keeper. A perch was made upon which the | eagle could ride. Two women, see- | J ing the bird, immediately donated | Abe somehow dodged the singing two small flags, and between the | bullets, and his wild screams of fluttering _symbols the eagle, later | rage and excitement seemed to put known a§ “Old Abe, the, Soldier | fear into the hearts of the enemy. Bird,” marched forward to the front. | This eagle learned to flatten himself Old Abe enjoyed the war. He out when the boys were told to lie T loved the music. He always marched at the front of his company beside the color-bearer. He whistled, screamed or lifted his mighty wings as the martial music floated on the air. He inspired the sol- diers by his dauntless behavior. They came to believe they had special protection, for in battle Old THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1942. flat upon the ground, resuming a most soldierly air when the bugle sounded and the company stood up. Because of his intelligence and marvelous vision he saved his com- pany more than once. He kept the lookout when they rested or waited, and his scream of alarm was in- stantly obeyed. Eventually Abe was furloughed along with the veterans, but he continued to serve his coun- try. After a brilliant civil career Abe was spending the winter in the basement of the Capitol in Wiscon- sin, Fire broke out, choking the old soldier, and he sent forth the loudest shrieks ever heard in that building before or since. Watch- men raced to him and quenched the flames, which had started in some oil and paint cans. This ex- perience was too much for the vet- eran, and on March 26, 1881, he passed to his reward. Abe’s family ana friends range over the United States to Southern California and Northern Mexico. They love the shores of rivers and lakes, selecting the largest and tall- est trees in which to establish the | 1410 NEW YORK AVE. 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