Anderson Auction #219

Lot #12:

Theodore Roosevelt Man of the Hour Bull Moose Pin

Theodore Roosevelt was the Man of the Hour in 1912 when he ran for president as the leader of the Progressive Party, which became known as the Bull Moose Party. This 7/8-inch celluloid pictures TR with a bull moose and the words, "Progressive Party Candidate for President" and "Man of the Hour." Shaw BP, excellent.