University of Tennessee Civics Professor Andrew Busch discussed the results and reaction to the 1948 election. Javascript must be enabled in order to access C-SPAN videos. *This text was compiled ...

1948 - Truman runs against Thomas E. Dewey, the Republican nominee in the 1948 presidential election. The scientific pollsters, including George Gallup, all predicted that Dewey would beat Truman.

The 1948 election was the greatest possible tribute to the secret ballot, which is the heart of democracy. It is true that the vote was low;* there was considerable evidence that many had voted ...

Nov. 3, 1948 (UP) - Humble and greatly excited ... Dewey had conceded the election. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 22, 1950 (UP) - President Truman today warned world Communism that this country will ...

Claremont McKenna College Professor Andrew Busch talked about the role of Strom Thurmond during the 1948 campaign. Claremont McKenna College Professor Andrew Busch talked about the role of Strom ...

On Nov. 2, 1948, in one of the most unexpected results in U.S. election history, Democratic incumbent Harry S. Truman won the ...