The last campaign / Karabell, Zachary

A history of the presidential campaign of 1948, explaining how Harry Truman managed to snatch what seemed to be a sure victory from his opponent, New York governor Thomas Dewey; and examines the impact of Henry Wallace's left-wing Progressive Party, and Strom Thurmond's right-wing States' Rights Party on the election.

Examines the 1948 presidential campaign, the political climate, the media involvement and how Harry Truman won.