1900 McKinley Theodore Roosevelt Political Pin back Button Off Center Back Photo

Description: 1900 William McKinley / Theodore Roosevelt Political Button with image of Double Portraits, Patriotic Bow and Gold Background. Size: 7/8 inch ***Unique Features*** ~ Printed photo of Admiral George Dewey in back of pin. (RARE FEATURE) ~Off-center placement of front graphic. Back of pin photo: Thanks to a fellow eBayer we were able to identify the gentleman depicted on the back side of this button. Admiral George Dewey endorsed McKinley for president of the United States after having considered a run for the office himself. This button represents that endorsement. I wonder how many of these exist? History excerpt from Wikipedia: “George Dewey (December 26, 1837 – January 16, 1917) was Admiral of the Navy, the only person in United States history to have attained that rank. He is best known for his victory at the Battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish–American War, with the loss of only a single crewman on the American side. Dewey was promoted to rear admiral in May 1898, and full admiral the following year. Returning to the United States on September 27, 1899, Dewey received a hero's welcome. New York City's September 1899 welcome-home celebration for Dewey was a two-day parade. When Boston paid tribute, he was greeted at City Hall by 280 singers from the Handel and Haydn Society who sang the anthem "See the Conquering Hero Comes" from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus.[16] By act of Congress, he was promoted to the special rank of Admiral of the Navy in 1903, with his date of rank retroactive to 1899.” How interesting!! Please see photos for visual information and condition of pin. ~~~~~~~~~~~Pin will ship out carefully packaged within one business day of payment received. Thank you.

Price: 230 USD

Location: Kansas City, Missouri

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