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

Political Cartoon, "I'm Going to Bolt"

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Clifford Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published February 6, 1948. An old man labeled "Southern Democrat" tells a donkey, "I'm going to bolt!" The donkey is laughing and says, "Where to Brother?" In each corner is pictured a different presidential candidate: Thomas Dewey, President Harry S. Truman, Robert Taft, and Harold Stassen.

Governor Thomas Dewey and a Donkey

Former Republican presidential candidate Governor Thomas Dewey (at microphone) is standing on the back of a train talking with some people. A donkey near the train wears a Republican campaign banner with Vice-Presidential candidate Earl Warren's face on it. Standing next to Mr. Dewey on the left is his wife, Frances Dewey. All others are unidentified. From the scrapbooks of Matthew Connelly, Volume 4.

Truman and Dewey Shaking Hands at Idlewild Airport Dedication

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) and New York Governor and Republican presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey (foreground, right) shaking hands at the dedication of Idlewild Airport. Standing between President Truman and Governor Dewey are New York City Postmaster Albert Goldman (left) and General Wallace Graham (right). Others are unidentified. From General Scrapbook, Volume 2, 1948-1950.

Cartoon from Mexico - Bemyce

This political cartoon from Mexico shows a boxing match with President Harry S. Truman in one corner and five men in the other. The men's robes are labeled (Arthur) Vandenberg, (Harold) Stassen, (Thomas E.) Dewey, (Robert) Taft, and (Joseph) Martin. The referee in the center of the ring is pointing to Truman.