flag pins

Small patriotic accessories

Small decorative pins featuring a national flag, typically worn on lapels.

In American politics, flag pins became quasi-mandatory accessories for politicians after September 11, 2001—their absence sometimes interpreted as insufficient patriotism: He was criticized for not wearing a flag pin during the debate.

The pins signal allegiance more than they communicate information.

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American · veteran · politician · suit · dress code · campaign · campaign trail · red · white · blue · Fourth of July · metal · brooch · jewelry · pinback · stars · stripes · collar

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patriotic display vs. anti-patriotic/unpatriotic symbols

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Destroying national emblem by fire

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performative patriotism vs. substantive civic action

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Duty in armed forces

voting · jury duty · paying taxes · community organizing · civil disobedience

nationalist symbols vs. internationalist/cosmopolitan symbols

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Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G