Comments for Whistle-Stops: The 1948 Presidential Campaigns

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Produced by Lester Graham and Matthew Algeo

Other pieces by Lester Graham

Summary: Truman, Dewey and the Dixiecrats campaign for the White House in 1948.
 

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Review of Whistle-Stops: The 1948 Presidential Campaigns

An inspiring account of the triumph of one of America's greatest presidents (and men) who through his own force of character and belief in "the people" turned around his party's fortunes and won the 1948 election against all odds and predictions. An informative study laced together with first hand comments from those who participated in one of the most momentous American elections of the 20th century.