NY Gov. Dewey

NY Gov. Dewey

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In 1944, Dewey was the Republican candidate who strongly opposed Franklin Roosevelt, garnering 22 million votes. He was recognized for his wise selection of advisors, including the renowned lawyer John Foster Dulles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the 1944 election, who did Dewey challenge as the Republican candidate?

Harry Truman

Franklin Roosevelt

John F. Kennedy

Dwight D. Eisenhower

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many votes did Dewey manage to secure in the 1944 election?

25 million

30 million

22 million

18 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Dewey particularly recognized for in his political career?

His charismatic speeches

His prudent choice of advisors

His economic policies

His foreign policy strategies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was one of Dewey's advisors known for his international legal expertise?

John Foster Dulles

Henry Kissinger

Colin Powell

Madeleine Albright

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was John Foster Dulles' profession?

Political scientist

Internationally known lawyer

Economist

Historian