William Howard Taft Mugs
Description: When William H. Taft ran for president in 1908, he banked on people knowing his larger than life persona as the Secretary of War. One of his primary campaign posters simply included his melon along with "BILL" typeset below it, and apparently it worked, as he was elected the 27th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1909 – March 4, 1913. So whether you're a Taft superfan, or a hipster history teacher, this 'Just Bill' design is right up your alley!
Description: Championed as the successor to the Teddy Bear, the Billy Possum was a stuffed toy inspired by a famous possum dinner honoring William Howard Taft. Somehow, Billy Possum did not replace the teddy bear in the hearts of the nation's children, but the story of the wild efforts to promote this toy did make for one of our favorite episodes.
