So You Want a Coat of Arms
The Atlantic explores the enduring American fascination with British aristocratic traditions, specifically the granting of coats of arms by the College of Arms. Despite the U.S. founding principles, many Americans continue to seek out these historical symbols of status and lineage.
Why it matters
It offers a cultural critique of the intersection between modern American identity and traditional European class symbols.
Why America, a country founded on rejecting aristocratic traditions, secretly loves them
The article is a cultural feature that observes a trend without taking a strong political stance.
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