Dewey Wins!

6 November 1940 - Republican candidate Thomas Dewey defeated Democrat James Farley to become the 33rd President of the United States, leading a conservative wave that saw Republicans make major gains in both the House and Senate. Analysts point to President Garner's inability to cure the economic downturn that has gripped the economy since 1937 as the source of voter dissatisfaction with the Democrats coupled with his administration's strong isolationist stance.

Thomas Dewey made his acceptance speech this morning stating that he would "prepare for tomorrow today". He has already begun contacting the leading minds of the country to serve in his administration fulfilling his campaign vow to put the best heads in the country together to turn things around.

The president-elect will be taking office at an unsure time. With the German and Japanese threat abroad, the poor economy at home, and a divided Congress, Dewey will have his work cut out for him.

SOURCE: Washington Post