Presidential Quotes (9 of 16): Harry S. Truman

Today, we continue our series of presidential quotes with a quip from Harry S. Truman, a Democratic senator and vice president, who succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was one of four American presidents to die of natural causes, to the presidency.

The Truman Library is located in Indepedence, Mo., just outside of Kansas City:

"I never did give any body hell. I just told the truth and thought it was hell.

http://www.trumanlibrary.org

Presidential Quotes (8 of 16): FDR

Today, we quote one of America's most beloved presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, A Democrat, who was elected to four terms of office. Roosevelt is one of four presidents who died while in office. His veep Harry Truman replaced him. Roosevelt has been portrayed on film by actors such as Jon Voight and Bill Murray.

Here is his quote: "In politics nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way."

Quote of the Day/Week-Thomas Dewey

Today, we conclude our series with quotes from party nominees who did not win presidential elections with a quote from Thomas Dewey (1902-1971) who had the unfortunate distinction of losing two consecutive presidential elections.

Dewey was considered a 'liberal Republican,' which seems like an oxy moron today, especially given that many centrist Republicans including Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) are stepping down this year.

Dewey ran first ran for president against President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944. But, he is most known for his loss to President Harry Truman. He was falsely projected to be the winner of the election which prompted "The Chicago Tribune" to post the dubious 'Dewey Beats Truman' headline. A gleeful Truman posed for the cameras with that newspaper in what would become the most famous photograph of him.

Dewey also managed to get 46 percent of the vote against Franklin D. Roosevelt, which made him the most-successful challenger to America's longest serving president.

In addition, Dewey was the 47th governor of New York, a post now held by Andrew Cuomo (D).

Here is Dewey's quote:

"We need not be afraid of the future, for the future will be in our hands."

Presidential Quiz- Who Was Truman's Veep?

Was it:

A) Alben Barkley

B) Thomas Dewey

C) Henry Wallace

D) Strom Thurmond