History of South America

Did one of founding fathers think the turkey should be national bird US?

Yes, Benjamin Franklin advocated for the turkey to be the national bird of the United States. In a 1784 letter to his daughter, Franklin expressed his preference for the turkey over the bald eagle, which was eventually chosen as the national bird. Franklin argued that the turkey was a more "respectable" bird and a "true original native of America". He also noted that the turkey was a "bird of courage" and that its "flesh is delicious".