Dewey, Thomas E. (Thomas Edmund), 1902-1971

On the eve of the balloting at the Republican National Convention, Governor Thomas E. Dewey and Mrs. Frances E. Dewey, with their sons Thomas, 15 (left) and John, 12, sit for an informal portrait in their suite at the Bellevue-Stratford.

With his wife, Mrs. Frances E. Dewey, beside him, Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York waves to crowds as he takes the platform for his speech accepting the Republican Presidential nomination.

Cartoon by Cummings showing President Harry S. Truman opening the lid of a coffin labeled "The Democratic Party" which is being carried by pall bearers, led by Thomas Dewey, who is looking back, startled. A wreath, labeled "Condolences from Henry Wallace" is falling from the coffin.

Political cartoon by Herb Block ("Herblock") entitled "Gracious--How Uncouth" regarding President Harry S. Truman's "Give 'Em Hell" campaign speeches. Cartoon also depicts Earl Warren and Thomas E. Dewey floating above in the clouds. Published September 23, 1948 by the Washington Post.

Political cartoon by Herb Block ("Herblock") entitled "Oh, hello Tom, I thought it was the Secret Service", regarding President Truman's 1948 Western campaign trip. Also depicted in the cartoon is Republican presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey. Published circa June 1948 by the Washington Post.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jon Kennedy for the Arkansas Democrat. It depicts President Harry S. Truman and a man labeled John Q. Public standing on one side of a scale that is labeled Democratic. On the other side of the scale, which is labeled Republican, are people labeled "x-perts," radio, press, and pollsters, standing with Thomas Dewey.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman in the Washington Evening Star. It depicts President Harry S. Truman, with his hat and coat off laying on the ground. He is saying "Out of my way, mister....let me at 'im!" He is pushing Thomas Dewey out of the way in order to get at a man labeled "80th Congress." This cartoon was originally published in July 1948.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Karl Kae Knecht of the Evansville Courier, originally published on November 3, 1948. It depicts Uncle Sam as he reaches to shake the hand of President Harry S. Truman, portrayed as a jockey riding a donkey, as he defeats Thomas Dewey, who is falling off of his elephant. Leg bandages indicate the donkey has been injured by the "Wallace Vote" and the "Thurmond Vote," and men who have placed bets stand angered and confused along the track.

This is a photograph of a political cartoon. President Harry S. Truman and Governor Thomas Dewey race around a running track with the finish line in sight. The caption reads, "Mr. Thomas E. Dewey is reported to be a 15 to 1 favourite for the United States Presidency. Trier Truman: 'Favourites can lose you know, Tom.'"