Inside that box, ready for use, lay a neat row of gold-trimmed navy Cross Century II pens. But why so many pens? As Biden continues to sign more executive orders – 17 on Wednesday alone ...

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(See pictures of Obama signing the bill ... But how does a President even sign his name with so many pens? Does he print it? Does his signature come out looking disconnected and wobbly?

The pens then stayed with the orders. Why so many pens? It's a tradition with a purpose. The pens are essentially government souvenirs often given as gifts to commemorate the signing of orders or ...

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What is the purpose of using multiple pens to sign legislation ... As he leaves the car he says, “Mister, many thanks” and the driver tells him “you don’t have to call me mister, Mister ...

Inside that box, ready for use, lay a neat row of gold-trimmed navy Cross Century II pens. But why so many pens? As Biden continues to sign more executive orders – 17 on Wednesday alone ...