1948 Presidential Election

Question 2

Who was the incumbent president during the 1948 Presidential election?

Answer 2

Harry S. Truman

Question 3

True or False: The 1948 Presidential election was held on November 2, 1948.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The main opponent of Harry S. Truman in the 1948 election was __________.

Answer 4

Thomas E. Dewey

Question 5

What political party did Harry S. Truman represent in the 1948 election?

Answer 5

Democratic Party

Question 6

Which third-party candidate ran on a platform advocating for civil rights in the 1948 election?

Answer 6

Henry A. Wallace

Question 7

What was the significant outcome of the 1948 Presidential election?

Answer 7

Harry S. Truman won despite being widely expected to lose.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which state was crucial for Truman’s victory in the 1948 election? A) California B) New York C) Illinois D) Missouri

Answer 8

D) Missouri

Question 9

What was the famous phrase used by Truman to describe the media’s prediction of his defeat?

Answer 9

The ‘Dewey Defeats Truman’ headline

Question 10

Short Answer: How many electoral votes did Harry S. Truman receive in the 1948 election?

Answer 10

303 electoral votes

Question 11

True or False: The 1948 election was marked by a strong campaign from the Progressive Party.

Answer 11

True