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

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_43_0010

Scope and Contents

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

Creation: 1948-02-27

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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