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1948 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Title
THE 1948 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
Creator
GOODNOUGH, BURT T., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
The election of 1948 helped to bring about a dramatic turning point in Florida politics. Prior to this time, Florida was arbitrarily dominated by the Democratic party. This election is significant because 1948 helped give rise to the reemergence of a two-party political system in Florida. It was in 1948 that the Republicans began their long rise out of obscurity. The Dixiecrats and Progressive parties were also active in this campaign. This paper will examine the activities of each of these...
Show moreThe election of 1948 helped to bring about a dramatic turning point in Florida politics. Prior to this time, Florida was arbitrarily dominated by the Democratic party. This election is significant because 1948 helped give rise to the reemergence of a two-party political system in Florida. It was in 1948 that the Republicans began their long rise out of obscurity. The Dixiecrats and Progressive parties were also active in this campaign. This paper will examine the activities of each of these four political parties within the state during 1948 and attempt to show how this political rebirth contributed to alter Florida politics.
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Date Issued
1974
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13623
Subject Headings
Presidents--United States--Election--1948., Elections--Florida.
Format
Document (PDF)
1952 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
Title
THE 1952 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
Creator
ZEHNDER, WILLIAM CARL., Florida Atlantic University, Curl, Donald W.
Abstract/Description
The course of the 1952 presidential election in Florida is traced from the time of the campaign for the primpary in the Democratic party and for delegate selection in the Republican party through the November election. Particular emphasis is placed on candidates and issues during the various campaigns. The significance of this election lies in the reversal of the traditional Democratic voting pattern in national elections and the beginning of a history of support for the Republican candidate...
Show moreThe course of the 1952 presidential election in Florida is traced from the time of the campaign for the primpary in the Democratic party and for delegate selection in the Republican party through the November election. Particular emphasis is placed on candidates and issues during the various campaigns. The significance of this election lies in the reversal of the traditional Democratic voting pattern in national elections and the beginning of a history of support for the Republican candidate for President.
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Date Issued
1973
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dt/13592
Subject Headings
Presidents--United States--Election--1952, Elections--Florida, Florida--Politics and government--1951-
Format
Document (PDF)