When the sensational “Hanley Letter” burst in the midst of New York ... nomination for governor, and that he had been asked to step aside at the last minute to let Tom Dewey have it again.

New York’s Governor Thomas E. Dewey, mouse-quiet since the Democratic sweep in the New York City elections (TIME, Nov. 19), suddenly spoke up in a voice that had loud tones of renewed hope.

Truman with big electoral lead, Dewey concedes NEW YORK, November 3, 1948 (UP) - At the time Governor Dewey conceded, he was trailing by 115 electoral votes. Truman had won or was leading in 28 ...

Truman with big electoral lead, Dewey concedes NEW YORK, November 3, 1948 (UP) - At the time Governor Dewey conceded, he was trailing by 115 electoral votes. Truman had won or was leading in 28 ...

It is divided into four identical, interconnected halls (Clinton, Dewey, Lehman and Roosevelt), each with their own activities and events—and each named for a famous New York governor. Governors ...