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Thomas E. Dewey
(b. Oswosso, Michigan, 24 Mar. 1902; d. Bal Harbour, Florida, 16 Mar. 1971)
US; Governor of New York 1943–55, Republican presidential candidate 1944, 1948 Born in Michigan and educated at the University of Michigan, he moved to New York to take his LLB at Columbia University. He spent the rest of his career in New York state. He practised law in New York city and in 1935 was appointed special prosecutor to investigate organized crime. He gained a reputation as a ‘rackets buster’, which won him prominence and enabled him to advance rapidly in his political career in the Republican Party in New York state. In 1942 he was elected governor of New York and was twice re-elected, in 1946 and in 1950. In 1944 he won the Republican nomination for president but lost to Franklin Roosevelt. In 1948 he was again the Republican nominee for president but lost to Harry Truman.
During his three terms as governor of New York, 1943–55, he was regarded as a moderate Republican. He developed the State University of New York, expanded the New York state highway system, opposed racial
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Thomas E. Dewey
American politician (1902–1971)
"Thomas Dewey" redirects here. For other uses, see Thomas Dewey (disambiguation).
Thomas E. Dewey | |
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Dewey in 1944 | |
| In office January 1, 1943 – December 31, 1954 | |
| Lieutenant | |
| Preceded by | Charles Poletti |
| Succeeded by | W. Averell Harriman |
| In office January 1, 1938 – December 31, 1941 | |
| Governor | Herbert H. Lehman |
| Preceded by | William C. Dodge |
| Succeeded by | Frank Hogan |
| Acting November 22, 1933 – December 26, 1933 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | George Z. Medalie |
| Succeeded by | Martin Conboy |
| Born | Thomas Edmund Dewey (1902-03-24)March 24, 1902 Owosso, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | March 16, 1971(1971-03-16) (aged 68) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frances Hutt (m. ; died ) |
| Children | 2, including Thomas Jr. |
| Education | |
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Thomas Edmund Dewey (March 24, 1902 – March 16, 1971) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the
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Thomas E. Dewey Jr.
American businessman (1932–2021)
Thomas E. Dewey Jr. | |
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Dewey in 1974 | |
| Born | Thomas Edmund Dewey Jr. (1932-10-02)October 2, 1932 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | December 6, 2021(2021-12-06) (aged 89) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Education | Princeton University (BA)[1] Harvard University (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Business partner and executive chairman, Dewey, Devlin, Metz & King, LLC Board of trustees member, Scripps Research Institute |
| Spouse | Ann Lawler (m. 1959) |
| Children | 3 |
| Father | Thomas E. Dewey |
Thomas Edmund Dewey Jr. (October 2, 1932 – December 6, 2021)[2][3] was an American businessman in New York City. He was the elder son of Thomas E. Dewey, a former governor of New York and two-time Republican presidential nominee.
Early life and education
Dewey was born in New York City, the son of Thomas E. Dewey, a former governor of New York and a Republican candidate for president in 1944 and 1948, and his wife Frances Hutt. He earned
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