Election of 1948

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Who were the candidates?

  • Democratic Party
    • President: Harry S. Truman (incumbent)
    • Vice-President: Alben Barkley
Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman
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  • Republican Party
    • President: Thomas Dewey
    • Vice-President: Earl Warren
Thomas Dewy / Earl Warren button

Thomas Dewey / Earl Warren
  • Progressive Party
    • President: Henry Wallace
    • Vice-President: Glen Taylor
Henry Wallace

Henry Wallace
  • Dixiecrat Party
    • President: Strom Thurmond
    • Vice-President: Fielding Wright
Strom Thurmond

Strom Thurmond

What were the issues?


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