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Archive Home > 2008 > November > 02 > Truman defeats Dewey for presidency in 1948

Truman defeats Dewey for presidency in 1948

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
November 2, 2008

Today is Sunday, Nov. 2, the 307th day of 2008. There are 59 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On Nov. 2, 1948, President Truman surprised the experts by winning a narrow upset over Republican challenger Thomas Dewey.

On this date

In 1783, Gen. George Washington....

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