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The Dewey story

The life and career of New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey is presented as part of his 1948 campaign for president as the Republican Party's nominee. This campaign film highlights Dewey's professional and political accomplishments, including his 1935 appointment as New York County special prosecutor, his successful term as District Attorney from 1938-1941, and his achievements as a twice-elected governor. Scenes of…

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