Taft-Sherman Campaign Button, 1908-1912

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Artifact Overview

Republican William Howard Taft ran for president twice, in 1908 and 1912. Taft had the support of his friend President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908 and easily won. But by 1912 their friendship had ended. Roosevelt challenged Taft for the Republican nomination, then bolted from the Party after Taft secured enough delegates. The rift allowed Democrat Woodrow Wilson to sweep into the White House.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Button (Information artifact)

Date Made

1908-1912

Creators

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

72.31.342

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Celluloid (Cellulosic)
Tin (Metal)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Diameter: 1.25 in

Inscriptions

Back: ST. JOSEPH CALENDAR | & | NOVELTY CO. | BUTTONS | BADGES | ST. JOSEPH, MO.
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Taft-Sherman Campaign Button, 1908-1912