Thomas E. Dewey

Thomas Edmund Dewey (March 24, 1902 – March 16, 1971) was an American politician. He served as the 47th Governor of New York from January 1, 1943 through December 31, 1954. He ran for President two times, and he lost both of them. He was mostly known for losing to Harry S. Truman when the Chicago Tribune mistakenly printed newspapers that said Dewey Defeats Truman.

Thomas E. Dewey
47th Governor of New York
In office January 1, 1943 – December 31, 1954
Lieutenant	Thomas W. Wallace (January–July 1943) Joe R. Hanley (1943–1950) Frank C. Moore (1950–1953) Arthur H. Wicks (1953) Walter J. Mahoney (1954)
Preceded by	Charles Poletti
Succeeded by	W. Averell Harriman
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Born	Thomas Edmund Dewey (1902-03-24)March 24, 1902 Owosso, Michigan
Died	March 16, 1971(1971-03-16) (aged 68) Miami, Florida
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Frances Hutt (1928–1970)
Alma mater	University of Michigan, Columbia Law School
Profession	Lawyer, Politician
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Dewey was born on March 24, 1902 in Owosso, Michigan. He studied at the University of Michigan and at the Columbian Law School. Dewey was married to Frances Hutt from 1928 until her death 1970. Dewey died while on a trip to Miami, Florida from a heart attack on March 16, 1971, aged 68.