In the midst of World War II, millions of American voters went to the polls today to decide between incumbent Franklin D. Roosevelt and Thomas E. Dewey. The Charleston Gazette reported that the vote from soldiers, estimated at 3,462,000, may determine the close campaign.

"Four of five nationwide polls showed Roosevelt slightly ahead on election eve. But they left themselves 'outs' by pointing to possible room for errors and to a soldier vote which none could sample," reported The Charleston Gazette on November 7, 1944.

The following day, Gov. Thomas E. Dewey conceded as steadily mounting returns made it clear that Roosevelt won a fourth term. "The vote-getting magic of Franklin Delano Roosevelt won him a fourth term in the White House today, and continued leadership in the vast unfinished business of war and peace," explained The Lowell Sun on November 8, 1944. NOTE: FDR is the only president in U.S. history to hold a 4th term.

Shooting at Fort Hood
A sole gunman has survived a shoot-out with authorities after killing 13 and wounding dozens more at Fort Hood, Texas on Thursday. Military experts are now calling this the worst mass shooting at a military base in America's history. Unfortunately, this is not the first time there has been a mass shooting in Killeen.... Read More.