Thomas Dewey On Campaign Trail, St Louis

Governor Dewey addresses 15,000 people at Kiel Auditorium, criticizing the New Deal's domestic and foreign policies. He questions the administration's effectiveness abroad given its failures at home. Dewey promises a more efficient administration, free from corruption and focused on jobs and opportunities for all.

What was the main focus of Governor Dewey's speech in St. Louis?

• Announcing a new policy

• Discussing economic growth

• Criticizing the New Deal's domestic and foreign policies

• Praising the New Deal

What concern does Dewey raise about the current administration's foreign policy?

• It is too aggressive

• It is too passive

• It may be ineffective due to internal disunity

• It is too costly

What does Dewey pledge regarding government efficiency?

• To increase government size

• To increase taxes

• To reduce the number of workers needed for tasks

• To maintain the status quo

What does Dewey promise about the influence of communists in his administration?

• It will be eliminated

• It will be ignored

• It will be tolerated

• It will be encouraged

What is the primary goal Dewey sets for his administration?

• To increase taxes

• To focus on jobs and opportunities for all

• To expand foreign policy

• To reduce government spending