1912 Teddy Roosevelt Progressive Bull Moose Party Presidential Campaign Button

Description: Shortly after he won the 1904 presidential election, president Theodore Roosevelt said that he wouldn't run again; words that he wished he could have taken back the moment they left his mouth. He had no idea that in four years he would remain so immensely popular. But, true to his word, in 1908 he promoted his chosen successor, William Howard Taft and, after that victory, promptly left the U.S. for his extensive African trip. When he came back triumphantly in 1910, he realized Taft wasn't towing the Roosevelt line and by 1912, after he had won a bunch of GOP primaries, but the Republican National Convention still gave the nomination to Taft, TR bolted his life-long party, formed the Progressive or "Bull Moose" party, and challenged both Taft and the democrat nominee, Woodrow Wilson, in the fall. So, just like Ross Perot did when he ran in 1992 against George Bush 41, (giving the election to the democrat Bill Clinton with a total vote of only with 43%), TR likewise gave the 1912 election to Wilson with less than 42%. His personal satisfaction was that he came in second, but many republicans never forgave him. This popular, 7/8" celluloid button shows the Progressive Party mascot. When asked after that 1912 convention how he felt, TR responded by saying he was as strong as a bull moose, so that image stuck. It is in nice condition but please look at our images to judge this for yourself so you can be happy with your purchase. We are members of APIC and sell only authentic presidential (and other collectible) material so buy with confidence. We'll be happy to combine S & H costs on multiple purchases which we do by issuing a refund for any overpayment. Shipping on this will be $5.85, carefully packed with tracking. 9401

Price: 55 USD

Location: Beverly Hills, Florida

End Time: 2024-11-30T16:10:01.000Z

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