By David A. Graham
In the intense world of diplomacy, it's good to have a sense of humor and it's good to have a secret weapon. Former Secretary of State and U.N. Ambassador Madeleine Albright combined those two assets in a sprawling and eclectic collection of pins, which she strategically deployed to convey messages and mood to allies, enemies, and the media alike. In a lavishly illustrated new book, "Read My Pins," Albright writes about her prized brooches and some of the events they witnessed—or helped to catalyze.
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