[History] [Truman, Harry. S. (1884 - 1972)] "Dewey Defeats Truman"An original example of the Famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" Jump to Conclusions by the Chicago Tribune. One of the most endearing and avidly collected mementoes of the politics of the mid 20th century. The pro Republican Chicago Tribune, combining excessive optimism with the desire to get a jump on the competition, rushed into print their November 3rd 1948 edition proclaiming Dewey to be the victor. Late returns from California tipped the balance to