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November 9, 1937
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Thomas E. Dewey, hailed as the 'miracle man' of politics for his rise as special rackets prosecutor, becomes district attorney of New York County at age 35. A Republican-Liberal who defeated Tammany Hall, he is favored for the 1936 gubernatorial nomination. Native of Michigan, University of Michigan graduate (1923).
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Hailed as the new "miracle man" of politics, because of his skyrocketing to national prominence as special rackets prosecutor, Thomas E. Dewey of New York City now moves up the political ladder as district attorney of New York county.
Dewey, shown with his wife and mother at their New York home, ran as a Republican Liberal and took the last stronghold of Tammany. Only 35, Dewey now is hailed as a "natural" for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in New York next year. He is a native of Michigan and a graduate of the University of Michigan (1923).
Dewey, shown with his wife and mother at their New York home, ran as a Republican Liberal and took the last stronghold of Tammany. Only 35, Dewey now is hailed as a "natural" for the Republican gubernatorial nomination in New York next year. He is a native of Michigan and a graduate of the University of Michigan (1923).
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Thomas Dewey
Politics
New York
District Attorney
Tammany Hall
Republican Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas E. Dewey
Where did it happen?
New York City, New York County, Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas E. Dewey
Location
New York City, New York County, Michigan
Event Date
1923 (Graduation); Age 35
Story Details
Thomas E. Dewey rises to district attorney of New York County after success as special rackets prosecutor, defeating Tammany Hall as Republican-Liberal; positioned for gubernatorial nomination.