Memorandum from Clark Clifford to President Harry S. Truman regarding the 1948 Campaign
8/17/1948
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This item relates to President Harry S. Truman's 1948 campaign.
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Less than three months before the 1948 election, Presidential incumbent Harry S. Truman received this memorandum (page one of eight) outlining the goals of his campaign against New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Dewey’s election seemed a foregone conclusion. But 1 month later, Truman began his whistle stop campaign, traveling 21,000 miles in 33 days to win narrowly over Dewey in November.
This primary source comes from the Clark M. Clifford Papers.
National Archives Identifier: 595509
Full Citation: Memorandum from Clark Clifford to President Harry S. Truman regarding the 1948 Campaign; 8/17/1948; Clark M. Clifford Papers; Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, MO. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/clifford-truman-1948-campaign, April 28, 2024]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.