1948 Presidental Election
1948 Presidental Election
Same as catalog # 526983 The 1948 Presidential election provided one of the greatest upsets in United States history. Thomas E. Dewey was chosen to be the Republican standard bearer for the second time. The Democrats chose Harry S. Truman. From the day of Mr. Truman's nomination the experts were saying he didn't have a chance of beating Mr. Dewey. However, President Truman had different ideas. After a long and hard fought campaign he fooled the experts and was returned to office.
1948 Presidental Election
Thomas E. Dewey standing with his wife waving to the crowd at the Republican convention. MCUS - At the Democratic convention ladies are marching with big posters of Harry S. Truman. CUS - People attending the convention fanning themselves. CUS - Harry Truman and his running mate, Alben Barkley. MS - Thomas Dewey and his wife accepting a huge bouquet of flowers standing on the back of a caboose. MS - Voters flocked to the poles and queue in line to vote.
1948 Presidental Election
DO NOT USE CUS - Harry Truman holding up the Chicago Daily Tribune. The headlines say; "Dewey Defeats Truman".
1948 Presidental Election
CUS - Harry S. Truman. CUS - Harry Truman making a speech at a dinner. Mr. Kaltenborn was saying, 'While the President is a million votes ahead of the popular vote, when the country vote comes in, Mr. Truman will be defeated by an overwhelming majority.' ... I went back to bed, and went to sleep."