It is the foremost symbol of the American West. But the cowboy hat also tells a much more complex story about the USA.
STARS SPARK NEW INTEREST IN WESTERN: Many people associate cowboy hats with western stars like John Wayne (left). In recent years, Beyoncé has fronted the so-called Yeehaw agenda, where art and fashion show that cowboys have always been a part of African American culture.
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