Pre-election planning by Dewey and his advisors for a potential presidential transition was much greater in 1948 than in any previous election cycle, and included selection by Dewey of potential cabinet officers. Though these efforts were ridiculed after Dewey was defeated, pre-election transition planning later became standard practice.
Pre-election planning by Dewey and his advisors for a potential presidential transition was much greater in 1948 than in any previous election cycle and included selection by Dewey of potential cabinet officers. Though these efforts were ridiculed after Dewey was defeated, pre-electio,n transition planning later became standard practice