What symbols was the United States congress deciding on besides the Bald Eagle a

Question: What symbols was the United States congress deciding on besides the Bald Eagle as a national emblem!?
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The Wild Turkey
Natives always thought it would have been a better choiceWww@QuestionHome@Com

Ben Franklyn thought the Turkey was a good choice considering the Eagle was a scavenger!. I guess the people thought we may not be able to eat the National bird so, they chose the Eagle!.Www@QuestionHome@Com