Dive into the political theatrics of 1912 with our Teddy Roosevelt 1912 Bullmoose Garment-dyed Heavyweight T-shirt, a sartorial tribute to a momentous chapter in American history when Teddy Roosevelt, in his third bid for the presidency, split the Republican ticket and opened the door for the election of one of America's historically significant but controversial presidents -- Woodrow Wilson who's legacy includes the introduction of policies such as the income tax, establishment of the Federal Reserve, and the nation's eventual involvement in World War I.
The campaign trail was incredibly weird. At one fateful campaign stop in Milwaukee on October 14, Roosevelt faced an unexpected twist. John Flammang Schrank, a New York saloonkeeper, fired a bullet at him. But hold on – Roosevelt, ever the larger-than-life figure, survived thanks to his eyeglass case and a conveniently thick 50-page copy of his speech titled "Progressive Cause Greater Than Any Individual." The bullet lodged in his chest, and Schrank, a troubled soul claiming McKinley's ghost commanded the act, was promptly apprehended.
If that weren't enough drama, just two weeks later, on October 30, 1912, Vice President James S. Sherman's untimely demise left Taft without a running mate mere days before the election. Cue the political chaos!
Now, let's talk ideologies. Taft, with his quiet, conservative approach, clashed with Roosevelt's "New Nationalist" progressivism. Taft wanted to strengthen the judiciary, but mostly wanted to carry on the economic growth and limited government of the Gilded Age. Roosevelt's proposals supporting the 8-hour workday, women's suffrage, farm relief, workers compensation, the inheritance tax, income tax, and direct election of Senators is a veritable preview of the seismic legislation that was to come.
Wilson, on the other hand, campaigned as a free market defender of reasonable reforms on trusts, while stau
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
Size guide
WIDTH (inches) | LENGTH (inches) | SLEEVE CENTER BACK (inches) | |
S | 18 ¼ | 26 ⅝ | 16 ¼ |
M | 20 ¼ | 28 | 17 ¾ |
L | 22 | 29 ⅜ | 19 |
XL | 24 | 30 ¾ | 20 ½ |
2XL | 26 | 31 ⅝ | 21 ¾ |
3XL | 27 ¾ | 32 ½ | 23 ¼ |
4XL | 29 ¾ | 33 ½ | 24 ⅝ |
WIDTH (cm) | LENGTH (cm) | SLEEVE CENTER BACK (cm) | |
S | 46.4 | 67.6 | 41.3 |
M | 51.4 | 71.1 | 45 |
L | 55.9 | 74.6 | 48.3 |
XL | 61 | 78.1 | 52 |
2XL | 66 | 80.3 | 55.3 |
3XL | 70.5 | 82.6 | 59 |
4XL | 75.6 | 85 | 62.6 |
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Type: Mens Top
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