Description: Pinback button promoting Theodore Roosevelt for president and Charles Fairbanks for vice president, 1904. The Whitehead and Hoag Co., Newark, New Jersey. Printing at curl reads: "Copyright 1904 Pack-Buck." Republican Party bosses feared that Roosevelt's Square Deal agenda would undermine support from the business community, so a millionaire former railroad attorney, Indiana Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, was put forward as the vice presidential nominee. Fairbanks had presidential ambitions of his own, twice having declined McKinley's tender of the vice presidency, expecting to be the party's standard-bearer upon McKinley's retirement. Had he accepted, he would have become president upon McKinley's death in 1901.Once elected, Roosevelt and Fairbanks rarely spoke, and Roosevelt blocked Fairbank's nomination in 1908 in favor of his acolyte, William Howard Taft. Ironically, Fairbanks would support Taft for re-election when Roosevelt tried unsuccessfully to reclaim the presidency in 1912. For his loyalty to the party, Fairbanks was again awarded the VP nomination in 1916. Forlorn of ever holding the nation's top office, he died in 1918.We offer this original pinback from the 1904 campaign picturing TR and his understandably jealous running mate. SIZE: 7/8 in. ASSURED AUTHENTICITYNo reproductions. No exceptions. ACCURATE DESCRIPTIONSExcellent condition unless noted. PROFESSIONAL SERVICEFast, secure, trackable shipments. BUYING MORE? COMBINE & SAVE with FLAT RATE SHIPPING!Our store has hundreds of items, and a typical order is 5-10 items. Instead of completing checkout and paying for each item separately, add them to your cart and make one combined payment when you're done shopping...you'll pay one flat rate for shipping on the entire order, and our packing crew will thank you! NOTE: Shipping discounts cannot be applied retroactively to multiple orders, however buyer may qualify for a store credit when shipments can be consolidated. Legacy Americana specializes in historical memorabilia documenting America's political and cultural heritage. We take pride in offering a large and comprehensive selection of items, with something for every collecting budget and specialization. Every item is fully warranted to be authentic and original, and only the finest quality specimens make it into our inventory. We have been an eBay seller since 1998, and launched our eBay store in 2004. We have consistently maintained a positive feedback rating above 99%, five-star detailed ratings, and many of our buyers are repeat customers. As a member of American Political Items Collectors (APIC), the national organization of political hobbyists and scholars, we are committed to upholding its code of ethics. Whether you're an avid collector, history buff on a budget, or looking for that perfect gift for the partisan or pundit on your list, Legacy Americana is your one-stop shop for historical and political memorabilia on the Web.
Price: 49.95 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2024-12-02T20:59:10.000Z
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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 or replacement (buyer's choice)
President: Theodore Roosevelt
Type: Button
