A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Nov. 2, 1948, in one of the most unexpected ...

University of Tennessee Civics Professor Andrew Busch discussed the results and reaction to the 1948 election. Javascript must be enabled in order to access C-SPAN videos. *This text was compiled ...

Truman's quandary 76 years ago in 1948 against New York Gov. Thomas Dewey. The comparisons are undeniable and offer lessons ...

In 1948, pollsters - and headline writers - were left red-faced when Harry Truman defied expectations to beat Thomas Dewey to ...

Mary Adkins said going with her father to vote became a tradition that continued until Mary herself was eligible to vote.

Nov. 3, 1948 (UP) - Humble and greatly excited ... Dewey had conceded the election. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 22, 1950 (UP) - President Truman today warned world Communism that this country will ...

Mary Adkins, 101, has voted in every election since Harry Truman won in 1948’s "Dewey defeats Truman." RELATED: Election Day is Nov. 5! Here's what you need to know. She said it’s long been a ...