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President Biden has withdrawn from the election and expressed his support for Vice President Harris.
As we head into August, it’s the Democrats’ time, and there are increasing reports that Harris is leading Trump in the polls.
In this context, news footage from CNN and other outlets often features the Bald Eagle alongside the Stars and Stripes.
Do you know why the Bald Eagle is a national symbol in America? Surprisingly, even Japanese who do business with Americans often do not fully understand this background.
In business negotiations with Americans, their rationality, logic, and unique sense of “justice” are important elements.
When I was the resident representative of an American real estate investment bank in Japan, all eight top executives, including the CEO, were Americans.
There was a phrase they often used to encourage and motivate our Japan branch:
“In America, 1% of capitalists own the wealth of the entire nation.
Reaching that point is the American Dream. For that,
you must study, work, and fight harder than anyone else.
Do not let your target escape.
You must become Eagles too!”
For ambitious Americans with such a drive, the Japanese approach to business may seem “soft.”
Since it’s the weekend, how about learning a bit about the Bald Eagle, which is both a national symbol and a source of pride for Americans?
It might make business conversations deeper.
The Background of the Bald Eagle as America’s National Symbol
