The Election of 1948

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What campaign did Dewey have?

A subdued campaign and avoided major issues

What was Truman's campaign?

A whistle stop campaign

What were Strom's views?

Against civil rights

What political party was Truman?

Democrat

What did Wallace want?

Less stern treatment of Soviets and more action on domestic issues such as civil rights

What happened with election of 48?

Newspapers printed that Dewey defeated Truman before it was official; Truman won

What political party was Henry Wallace?

Progressive Democrat

What political party was Thomas Dewey?

Republican

What political party was Strom Thurmond?

States' Rights Democrat or Dixiecrat

What is the election of 1948 known as?

The biggest upset in US history

What did Truman campaign for?

Civil rights, repeal of Taft-Hartley and more aid for farmers

What did the Taft-Hartley Act do?

It hurt labor unions

What was the whistle stock campaign?

A 31,000 mile train trip across the US


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