Which sentence from The Bald Eagle: A Point of National Pride BEST states the main idea of the text? A. On June 20, 1782, the Congress declared the bald eagle to be the symbol of the United States. B. Just as it prefers physical heights in the skies and mountains, the eagle sits perfectly at the top of the food chain. C. History has also proven that the eagle was, and still is, a perfect choice. D. The Founding Fathers made the perfect choice when they selected this regal, powerful bird as the symbol for the United States.