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D35511-6
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- 1948-09-27 (Creation)
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Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, Mrs. Dewey and former Governor Arthur Langlie on rear platform of "Victory Special" during 15 minute stop at Tacoma Union Station. Mr. Langlie, Republican candidate for governor, was on hand to introduce Governor Dewey to his supporters jamming the depot. New York Governor Dewey was on a two-week campaign tour of the west coast. He was the 1944 and 1948 Republican nominee for the presidential elections. In the 1948 elections he held a wide margin over President Harry S. Truman in the public opinion polls; however, Mr. Truman's vigorous attacks on the Republican-controlled Congress and energetic campaigning led to an unexpected defeat for Governor Dewey. Thomas Dewey retained his role of governor of New York and in 1950, was elected to his third term. Sepia photograph taken on September 27, 1948. (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2. TPL-9639
Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Dewey, Frances; Langlie, Arthur B., 1900-1966; Governors;