title: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE POLISH VOTE IN THE AMERICAN NATIONAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF 1948
abstract: Ethnic groups in the United States have often played a significant role in the national election campaigns. Yet, the significance of their influence upon the final outcome of the elections has rarely been pro perly appreciated not only by the political parties involved but also by the minority groups themselves. A notable exception to this rule was a planned strategy of the Democratic Party in the national election of 1948. In that memorable campaign in which President Truman's election was deci