1908 William Howard Taft BILLY POSSUM brass Lg Button Republican Campaign Token
USD 65.00 USD
The success of Theodore Rooselvelt's TEDDY BEAR prompted the 1908 Republican party to give William H. Taft his own mascot, BILLY POSSUM. This particular button is a large size coat button and is very rare.
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | United States |
| President | William H. Taft |
| Type | Button |
| Year | 1908 |
| Term In Office | 1909-13 |
| First Lady | Helen Taft |
| Theme | Politics |
| Material | brass |
| Country/Region | United States |
The success of Theodore Rooselvelt’s TEDDY BEAR prompted the 1908 Republican party to give William H. Taft his own mascot, BILLY POSSUM. This particular button is a large size coat button and is very rare.
