Election of 1948: The Underdog

The video discusses the 1948 presidential election, highlighting the role of news coverage and polling errors. After Roosevelt's death, Truman became president, implementing significant policies. The Dixiecrats, opposing some of Truman's policies, nominated Strom Thurmond. Truman and Dewey's campaigns were influenced by polling predictions, with Truman's underdog campaign leading to a surprising victory. This prompted pollsters to reassess their methods.

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