EXECUTIVE · NY · 1943-1955
Thomas E. Dewey
Governor · Republican · New York
NOTABLE
On the record
1944+1948 GOP presidential nominee — "Dewey Defeats Truman"
Background
New York's Governor 1943–1955: Thomas E. Dewey — 12-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Earliest occupant of this seat in Officium's records; succeeded by W. Averell Harriman. Note: 1944+1948 GOP presidential nominee — "Dewey Defeats Truman".
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Others who held this office in New York
- Kathy Hochul (2021-present)
- Andrew Cuomo (2011-2021)
- David Paterson (2008-2010)
- Eliot Spitzer (2007-2008)
- George Pataki (1995-2007)
- Mario Cuomo (1983-1995)
- Hugh Carey (1975-1982)
- Malcolm Wilson (1973-1975)
- Nelson Rockefeller (1959-1973)
- W. Averell Harriman (1955-1959)