President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey during a ceremony to open the new Idlewild Airport in New York City, the largest airport in the world. It is the first meeting of the men since they were nominated for president by their respective parties. New York Mayor William O'Dwyer stands between the two presidential candidates. [From: Philadelphia Inquirer]
Governor Thomas E. Dewey stands at the rostrum to accept the Republican nomination for president during the Republican National Convention in a packed Philadelphia Convention Hall. [From: University of Rochester]
BBC Series, "The Buck Stops Here. "Interview of Strom Thurmond conducted by John Major. Thurmond talks about his running for president in 1948 (on the Dixiecrat ticket). He discusses Thomas Dewey and seems to have low regard for President Harry S. Truman. He does give Truman credit for some things. Transcript of recording is in sound recording acquisitions case file under BBC. Reel 1: Length, 14 min. 23 sec. BBC Tape No. YLN09/504V537
Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 3. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: the 1948 campaign; how he was helped by his Battery D boys.
Dorothy Vredenburgh, Secretary of the Democratic National Committee, makes remarks on a political program by the Democratic National Committee called the Democratic Record Show. Governor Thomas Dewey makes brief remarks as well. Originally two discs, 12 inches, in three parts.
Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas (D-CA) makes remarks on a political program by the Democratic National Committee called the Democratic Record Show. Originally two discs, 12 inches, in three parts.
President Harry S. Truman's address at the cornerstone laying of the United Nations Building. The President spoke at 12:30 p.m. from a stand erected on 42nd Street, the southern boundary of the permanent headquarters of the United Nations, between Franklin D. Roosevelt Drive and First Avenue, New York City. The President's opening words referred to Brig. Gen. Carlos P. Romulo, President of the General Assembly; Trygve Lie, Secretary General of the United Nations; Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York; and William O'Dwyer, Mayor of New York City.
President Harry S. Truman's Remarks at the National Convention Banquet of the Americans for Democratic Action. The President spoke at 9:32 p.m. in the presidential Room of the Statler Hotel in Washington, D.C. In his opening words he referred to Francis Biddle, former Attorney General of the United States, and national chairman of the Americans for Democratic Action. Later he referred to, among others, Henry A. Wallace, candidate for President in 1948 on the Progressive Party ticket, Robert A. Taft, Senator from Ohio, Thomas E. Dewey, Governor of New York, General of the Army Dwight D.