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D69577-2
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- 1952-10 (Creation)
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In October of 1952, newspaper columnist Emily Walker (left), head of the committee to re-elect Senator Harry P. Cain, and Judy Gordon held a conference call with Sen. Cain, who was in Okanogan. They briefed him on the critical comments made by President Truman about the Republican presidential candidate, Dwight D. Eisenhower, while campaigning in Tacoma for Washington State Democrats. President Truman had spoken to a sold out crowd of 5,000+ at the Tacoma Armory on October 2nd. Harry Cain wanted to be able to answer Truman and "set the record straight" as part of the Republican "Truth Campaign." A poster of Senator Cain can be seen behind the pair, asking voters to "Retain Cain, U.S. Senator." Cain was unseated by Henry M. Jackson in the fall 1952 election. (TNT 10/5/1952, p.A-3-alternate photograph) ALBUM 13
Legislators--Washington--1950-1960; Cain, Harry P., 1906-1979; Political campaigns; Walker, Emily N.; Gordon, Judy; Telephones; Journalists--Tacoma;