Jealous of the Teddy Bear: How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen

Weird History: Unexpected and Untold Stories
16/08/2024 13 min
Jealous of the Teddy Bear: How President Taft Tried to Make Billy Possum Happen

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Explore the strange history of how President William Howard Taft attempted to replace the iconic teddy bear with Billy Possum in 1909. Delve into the political rivalry between Taft and Theodore Roosevelt leading up to the 1912 election, and uncover the fascinating tale behind this unusual campaign.

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