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In what year did Dewey first become governor of New York?

  • 1939

  • 1941

  • 1953

  • 1943

Answer

In 1943, Thomas E. Dewey was elected as the 47th Governor of New York, marking a significant event in his political career. A skilled politician and prosecutor, Dewey rose to prominence through his high-profile investigations into organized crime and political corruption. His election as Governor cemented his reputation as a dynamic leader and reformer, paving the way for his subsequent presidential campaigns in 1944 and 1948.
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