1948 THOMAS DEWEY EARL WARREN campaign pin pinback button political presidential

A 1948 Thomas E. Dewey Presidential Campaign Button, Featuring Running Mate, Earl Warren" DEWEY WARREN "Litho. Manufactured by Greek Duck Co., Chicago.Thomas Edmund Dewey (March 24, 1902 -- March 16, 1971) was governor of New York (1943 -- 1954). In 1944 and 1948, he was the Republican candidate for President, but lost both times. He led the liberal faction of the Republican Party, in which he fought conservative Ohio Senator Robert A. Taft. Dewey advocated for the professional and business community of the Northeastern United States, which would later be called the "Eastern Establishment." This organization accepted the majority of New Deal social-welfare reforms enacted after 1944. It consisted of internationalists who were in favor of the United Nations and the "Cold War" fought against communism and the Soviet Union. In addition, he played a large part in the election of Dwight D. Eisenhower as President in 1952. Dewey's successor as leader of the liberal Republicans was Nelson Rockefeller, who became governor of New York in 1959. The New York State Thruway is named in Dewey's honor.Item Details:This button is in MINT condition and will be a fantastic addition to upgrade any collection large or small.This button measures 7/8 inches in diameter.Please disregard any glares or shadows. The pin is in MINT condition.All of our pinbacks and buttons are authentic and are backed 100% by the PoliticalPins4YOU Guarantee.Buy with Confidence -- see our feedback!!Please feel free to browse our store for more great deals on your favorite presidential campaign pinbacks ranging from Theodore Roosevelt to today.Visit Our eBay Store: Political Pins 4 YouThank you so much for looking. God Bless America!!Sign up for our email newsletters by adding our eBay Store to your Favorites.Be sure to add us to your favorites list ! read more