1942 Press Photo New York Gov elect Thomas E Dewey & wife after win in NYC

Governor 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 NYs Governorship in 20 years Dewey slid easily into office with a plurality of more than 600,000

Photo is dated 1942.

Photo measures 7 x 9.25 inches.