Question

Which presidential candidate in 1948 lost the votes of many southern Democrats for his support of civil rights but won the election anyway?

Answer 1

So you are looking for the president who was elected in 1948.

There is a famous picture of Harry Truman holding a newspaper on November 3, 1948, the day after the election. The headline was "Dewey Wins" in big bold letters. Remember president Dewey? The picture is famous because the newspaper got it wrong.
Their phone survey showed the Dewey got more votes. But not everybody had a phone.

Answer 2

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