Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who opposed him. It is believed that Franklin then named the male turkey as ‘tom’ to spite Jefferson.

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    Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. But it was Thomas Jefferson who...
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    I think turkeys would be silly, but cute.
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    This isn’t true. Ben just opposed the Eagle. He didn’t substitute the turkey.
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    Benjamin Franklin = BAMF
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    Oh, snarky founding fathers…How I enjoy your antics!
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