Bill Cliton (“Eagle”)
There are countless Hollywood films that use the phrase “the Eagle has landed” to refer to Air Force One, but in this particular context, “eagle” refers to the occupant of the plane. Bill Clinton was given the name for patriotic reasons, although some historians argue that it could also have to do with his history as an Eagle Scout when he was growing up. He talked about this often on the campaign trail, so it seemed to be a good fit.
Bill Cliton
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