Madeleine Albright Wore a Blinged-out Brooch With an Important Political Message at the DNC

Speaking at the second night of the Democratic National Convention, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright spoke on behalf of fellow former Secretary of State and current Democratic nominee for the presidency Hillary Clinton — all while wearing a giant, sparkling brooch in the shape of an eagle.

Albright is known for using her extensive collection of brooches as a crucial component to communicating political messages — so much so that in 2009, the longtime diplomat penned a memoir on the topic, entitled Read My Pins: Stories From a Diplomat’s Jewel Box.

In her book, Albright explains that while serving as an ambassador at the United Nations, Saddam Hussein called her a serpent — and so Albright started wearing an antique snake brooch she had whenever she had dealings with Iraq, a way to use fashion to make loud points quietly.

Albright has said that she wears butterflies and flowers when she is feeling optimistic, slow-moving creatures like turtles and crabs when she’s frustrated with a lack of momentum.

Best of all is that Albright’s collection is wide-ranging not only its designs, but also in price points, from priceless antiques to thrift-store costume jewelry, and an important reminder that a true commitment to style needs no financial parameters.

And so a giant eagle tonight? Yup — that sounds like a pretty clear sign that not only is Albright most definitely with her, but also broadcasting her feeling that nothing is more All-American than a vote for Hilary Clinton.

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