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Harry S. Truman - The 1948 United States presidential elections

Time: Tuesday Nov 2, 1948

Place: U.S.

Details: The 1948 United States presidential election was the 41st quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 2, 1948. Incumbent President Harry S. Truman, the Democratic nominee, defeated Republican Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Truman's victory is considered to be one of the greatest election upsets in American history.

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