Thomas Edmund Dewey (1902–71) was an American lawyer, prosecutor, and politician who served as the 47th Governor of New York (1943–54.) A key Republican figure, he was twice nominated for president, losing to Franklin D. Roosevelt (1944) and Harry S. Truman (1948.)
Born in Owosso, Michigan, Dewey graduated from the University of Michigan (1923) and earned his law degree from Columbia (1925.) He gained national attention as a New York prosecutor, convicting major crime figures like Charles “Lucky” Luciano. His crime-fighting reputation propelled him into politics, leading to his 1942 election as governor. He prioritized fiscal responsibility, infrastructure, and civil rights, establishing the first state agency to combat employment discrimination.
His presidential campaigns in 1944 and 1948 made him a leader of the Republican Party’s moderate wing. He authored Journey to the Presidency (1950,) reflecting on his political career. His influence extended beyond his own campaigns—he was instrumental in securing Dwight D. Eisenhower’s 1952 nomination.
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Ours is an abiding faith in the cause of human freedom. We know it is God’s cause.
—Thomas E. Dewey
Topics: Reason
If you’re not in New York, you’re camping out.
—Thomas E. Dewey
Topics: City Life, Cities
We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our own hands. We shall need courage, energy and determination, but above all, we shall need faith-faith in ourselves, in our communities and in our country.
—Thomas E. Dewey
Topics: Future, Fear, Anxiety, The Future, Tomorrow, Faith
Things that are bad for business are bad for the people who work for business.
—Thomas E. Dewey
Topics: Business
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