Concerns About Truman's Nomination, 1948-02-27

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_43_0010

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The letter is from J. K. Wells to Senator Elmer Thomas, expressing the belief that if President Truman is nominated, Oklahoma will go Republican. The letter criticizes Truman's lack of tact and diplomacy, and predicts that he will lose support from both southern and northern states. Wells suggests nominating Senator Harry Byrd, Jimmie Burns, Senator George, or someone else of equal ability to keep the Democratic party together and retain self-respect.

Dates

1948-02-27

Language of Materials

English

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