Description: An Original 1908 William Howard Taft Presidential Campaign Lapel Stud Pinback button promoting William Howard Taft for president. The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey.The hand-picked successor of Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, an able administrator but poor politician, would not otherwise have been the Republican nominee in 1908. Despite having only nominal support from the party, he won handily over the perennial Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan. When in office, he bowed to the party establishment, appointing conservatives to key posts and blocking reform legislation. His actions alienated progressives, including Roosevelt.In 1912, when Taft ran for reelection, Roosevelt challenged him in the primaries and later mounted a third party campaign which resulted in Taft's defeat in the general election and the presidency of Woodrow Wilson.This button is in NEAR MINT condition and will be a fantastic addition to upgrade any collection large or small.This button measures 5/8 inches in diameter.Please disregard any glares or shadows. All of our pinbacks and buttons are authentic and backed 100% by the PoliticalPins4YOU Guarantee.Buy with Confidence -- see our feedback!! Please feel free to browse our store for more great deals on your favorite presidential campaign pinbacksranging from Theodore Roosevelt to today.Visit Our eBay Store: Political Pins 4 You Thank you so much for looking. God Bless America!! Sign up for our email newsletters by adding our eBay Store to your Favorites.Be sure to add us to your favorites list!
Price: 89.96 USD
Location: Hoboken, New Jersey
End Time: 2024-11-12T16:36:23.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.34 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
President: William H. Taft
Type: Button
Year: 1908
Term in Office: 1909-13
First Lady: Helen Taft
Theme: Politics
Country/Region: United States
Modified Item: No
