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- 1948-09-27
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
A large crowd has gathered for the brief stop of New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Republican Presidential candidate, at Union Station. He was scheduled to be in Tacoma for only fifteen minutes, long enough to deliver a short address and receive a gift from Robert E. Hunt, his former college classmate and head of the local "Dewey Club." Governor Dewey's supporters, estimates ranging from 1000-2500, were reportedly warm and enthusiastic in greeting the governor and hearing the Republican party message. Former Governor Arthur Langlie, who was running once again for election, and Congressman Thor Tollefson accompanied Governor Dewey on the 17-car "Victory Special." (T. Times, 9-27-48, p. 1, T. Times, 9-28-48, p. 1) ALBUM 2.
Presidential elections--Tacoma--1940-1950; Whistle-stop campaigning--Tacoma; Dewey, Thomas E., 1902-1971; Crowds--Tacoma;