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United States presidential election of 1948: Media
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Republican National Convention, 1948: Thomas E. Dewey supporters
Supporters of Thomas E. Dewey at the 1948 Republican National Convention.
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Harry S. Truman campaign button
Button from Harry S. Truman's 1948 U.S. presidential campaign.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey entering a voting booth on November 2, 1948.
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“Dewey Defeats Truman” headline
U.S. Pres. Harry S. Truman celebrating his dramatic upset victory while holding a...
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American presidential election, 1948
Results of the American presidential election, 1948.
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The election results of 1948
At a glance: the presidential election of 1948.
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