The Election of 1948

The election of 1948 is one of those few elections that really stand out for a number of reasons, but the most famous reason is the iconic picture of the re-elected President Truman holding up a newspaper proudly declaring "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN"

 

Join the Rebeccas as they dig into the election pretty much everyone assumed Harry Truman was going to lose, and find out how he beat the incredible odds against him.

 

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If you'd like more info, take a look here:

• Election of 1948, 270 to Win: https://www.270towin.com/1948_Election/
• Harry Truman: Campaigns and Elections, The Miller Center: https://millercenter.org/president/truman/campaigns-and-elections
• Truman Presidential Library, https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/presidential-inquiries/election-1948
• A Southern Rebellion in 1948 Almost Threw American Democracy into Disarray, Politico: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/09/24/closest-calls-presidential-upset-1948-00114521

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Toddler Naptime: Canden Arciniega

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero