Davidson called upon Governor Dewey and the New York legislature to oppose such actions as running counter to public policy.

Through an agency, he got a job as a butler at the Executive Mansion in 1954, the final year of Governor Dewey's term.

Governor Dewey, who had been the Republican nominee in 1944, was regarded as the frontrunner when the primaries began.

He took the occasion to reiterate his respect for the many contributions of Governor Dewey and said that he would look into the matter.

Two years later, formal legislative action was taken and Governor Dewey approved establishing the school.

Governor Dewey, again the Republican candidate, seemed assured of victory.

Two years later he joined Governor Dewey's staff and in 1952 he was appointed secretary to the Governor.

In 1954, he was appointed chairman of the Labor Relations Board by Governor Dewey.

Governor Dewey, however, officially led Roosevelt in the county, 78,533 to 64,021.

When the convention opened, Governor Dewey was the front-runner for the nomination.