Madeleine Albright’s Power Pins on Display at Smithsonian Castle

Madeleine Albright, former and first women to serve as Secretary of State to the United States of America, knows the importance of making a statement and used her signature pins as a sign of power.  The Secretary’s collection of broaches, worn to her many meetings with dignitaries, major negotiations for our country and more, are on display at the Smithsonian Castle through October 17, 2010. Visit Read My Pins: The Madeleine Albright Collection to see her jewelry and how each piece was involved in our country’s history.

The Secretary used this simple piece to express her mission and mood.  We all know that presentation and clothing can make a major impact on someone’s view of you and how they treat you at first glance. A small pin on your lapel can tell a story about what you are trying accomplish or even show respect to those you are visiting.  Madeline’s many pieces ranged from cheap to rich to handmade by her daughter (remember something doesn’t have to be expensive to make a statement).

Some of the broaches on display include booth the eagles worn when Madeleine was nominated and sworn in as he 64^th Secretary of State, the breaking the glass ceiling broach symbolizing the importance and excitement of being the first female Secretary of State, and the bee pin worn many times to show that America will work to resolve any issue with peace, but if pushed we have the ability and resources to fight back.

Visit the Smithsonian Castle to see some of the most significant and favorite pins of the former Secretary of State.  When you go you will feel the raw power that one piece of jewelry can have on a situation and the meaning that can be portrayed with what you choose to wear.

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