1942 Press Photo New York Gov.Thomas E. Dewey with congratulatory Telegram NYC

Gov. elect Thomas E. Dewey and his wife read congratulatory Telegrams from friends and well wishers on the day after his election. The first Republican to win New York Governorship in 20 years, Dewey slid easily into office with a plurality of more than 600,000 Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 11-04-1942.

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