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Revisiting the Epic 1912 Presidential Election Between Taft and Roosevelt Through the Pages of the Washington Times

A glimpse into the epic 1912 presidential election between Taft and Roosevelt through the pages of the Washington Times from May 15th, 1912. See the front and back pages.

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front page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912
front page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912

Taft and Roosevelt were battling it out for the Presidency in 1912. Here’s the front page of the Washington Times for May 15th, 1912.

front page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912
front page of the Washington Times – May 15th, 1912
back page of the Washington Times - May 15th, 1912
back page of the Washington Times – May 15th, 1912

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Topics1920s · William Howard Taft

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