flag pin
Small national emblem
A flag pin is a small lapel pin depicting a national flag, worn to display patriotism.
In American politics, flag pins became virtually mandatory for candidates and officials after September 11, 2001—their absence sometimes treated as suspect: He got criticized for not wearing a flag pin at the debate.
- lapelJacket's front fold
- patrioticDevoted to homeland
- AmericanFrom the U.S.
- red white and blueAmerican flag palette
- Stars and StripesAmerican national banner
badge · enamel · politician · political statement · ribbon · brooch · stars · stripes · Fourth of July · campaign · campaign trail · town hall · jewelry · metal · accessory · pinback · veteran · rally
- lapel pins
- European souvenirssnow globe, postcard, magnet, keychain, shot glass
- patriotic displaysparade, bunting, color guard, honor guard, yard sign
- presidencyOval Office, president, Washington, executive branch, veto
- symbolssymbols, runes, symbol, asterisks, national symbol
- citizenship ceremoniesoath of allegiance, pledge, national anthem, welcome speech, naturalization certificate
symbolic gesture vs. substantive action
flag pinmilitary service
Duty in armed forces
voting · jury duty · paying taxes · community service · enlisting
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