WASHINGTON — The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country's national bird.

The logo came about after two years of consulting with sponsors, fans, players and staff. A total of 317 different options were looked at before settling on the final decision. "We feel like it ...