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A '''hawk''' is also a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals.

A '''hawk''' is a bird of prey which feeds on the flesh of other animals.

A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war.  Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]].

A '''hawk''' in political terminology is someone who favors war, or a strong military, or participation in a particular war.  Often it is used as an adjective rather than a noun, as in "hawkish". It is in contrast with a [[dove]], who advocates peace instead.

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Before the [[War of 1812]] was declared, those Congressmen, such as [[Henry Clay]] who called for war against Britain were called "war hawks."

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