Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. President Joe Biden gave his second State of the Union address on Tuesday. Lawmakers used pins displayed on their attire to ...

A Chicago museum portrays the history of American politics through the prism of a simple accessory Collectors say the first buttons in the form we know them today were introduced in 1896, but ...

Pin trading has become a hallmark of the Olympics in recent decades — and not just for athletes. An official trading center ...

Political buttons still pack a major punch in only a few inches of circular space There’s no question that enthusiasm runs high during presidential election seasons, and there are various ways that a ...

The Gold Star has been used since World War I as a symbol for family members whose loved ones have given their life in war. It was not until 1947 that Congress designated the version we know today -- ...

Caitlin O'Kane is a New York City journalist who works on the CBS News social media team as a senior manager of content and production. She writes about a variety of topics and produces "The Uplift," ...

Red, white, and blue striped ribbon, 1896. Red, white, and blue striped ribbon, 1896.The New York Historical Society/Getty Images There’s no question that enthusiasm runs high during presidential ...