Dewey never won a presidential election. I don't think he ever defeated a future president in any kind of election.
Harry Truman defeated Dewey in 1948. See attached link for the story behind the famous headline "Dewey Defeats Truman." Dewey also came in second to Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1944 election.
Thomas Dewey.
Yes. Although the newspaper was wrong. Dwight D. Eisenhower became president after that in 1952
Harry Truman.
Thomas E. Dewey
Thomas E. Dewey, former governor of New York. was the Republican candidate in 1948. He was not elected which fact surprised most of the experts.
Thomas Dewey of New York was the losing Republican candidate in 1948.
The election of 1948 was considered the biggest Presidential comeback in American history. Truman defeated Dewey in the last moments of tallying.
Thomas Dewey of New York was the losing Republican candidate in 1948 against Truman.
Thomas Dewey
It is a Presidential Campaign button for Governor Thomas Dewey of NY, who ran for President in 1944 and 1948.
The Dogs 'Dewey' & 'Truman' are named for the 1948 US Presidential candidates Thomas E. Dewey and Harry S. Truman.