In the United States of America presidential elections of 1948, Democratic presidential candidate Harry S Truman defeated Republican presidential candidate Thomas E. Dewey with a margin of more than 4%.
This was one of a very closely fought elections, and Democratic party candidate Harry S Truman won it because of his aggressive campaign.

1948 Presidential Election Results

Thomas E. Dewey	Republican Party
Harry S. Truman	Democratic Party

Election Campaign :

This was one of a very closely fought elections, and Democratic party candidate Harry S Truman won it because of his aggressive campaign

Political Situation:

1. First Election after the end of the disastrous World War II.
2. Death of FDR.
3. Split in Democratic party.

Close States (margin<6%):

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Population by Race for the United States : Year 1940

Republican Party Agenda:

1. Control the bloating federal budget.
2. Develop the West, to strengthen US economy.
3. Reduce tax rate on people.

Democratic Party:

1. Provide first class education to children and veterans.
2. Provide affordable housing to low income classes.