I originally bought these to give to my entire family to wear on the fourth of July.... but shortly after that great celebration, it was time for the olympics, and then it was time for the presidential election, and then memorial day, labot day etc.... The whole family is still wearing these little pins on jacket lapels, shirt collars and some of the gals clipped them to their purses. It's fun to show American pride any time of the year. They've help up very well, and even made it through our washing machine a time or two, looking great. I recommend them highly.