- Truman, Harry S (1884-1972)@
Learn about Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States whose presidency was eventful in foreign affairs. Sites offer life, career, presidency, museum exhibits, photos, documents, speeches, and personal letters of one of the few U.S. Presidents who had to face too many domestic challenges marked by economic shortages, strikes, and more.
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- 1948: The Great Truman Surprise
From Appearances and Reality: The Press and The Presidency.
www.kennesaw.edu/pols/3380/pres/1948.html
- Suite 101: Election Surprises: Truman's 1948 Victory
Article by John S. Cooper.
www.suite101.com/article.cfm/presidents_and_first_ladies/29362
- 30 Second Candidate: 1948
Brief examination of the differing campaign strategies of Harry Truman and Thomas Dewey, featuring video footage of Truman's Whistle Stop Tour, as well as related links.
www.pbs.org/30secondcandidate/timeline/years/1948.html
- Times Looks Back: 1948: Harry S. Truman vs. Thomas E. Dewey
Trivia, election results, article archive, and more.
www.nytimes.com/learning/general/specials/elections/1948
- About.com: "Dewey Defeats Truman"
Examines Harry Truman's successful bid for reelection .
www.history1900s.about.com/homework/history1900s/library/weekly/aa030300a.h...
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