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Alben William Barkley ( / ˈbɑːrkli /; November 24, 1877 – April 30, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician from Kentucky who served as the 35th vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953 under President Harry S. Truman. In 1905, he was elected to local offices and in 1912 as a U.S. representative.
Apr 30, 2024 · Alben W. Barkley was the 35th vice president of the United States (1949–53) in the Democratic administration of President Harry S. Truman. He was one of the chief architects of the New Deal in the 1930s and a major symbol of Democratic Party continuity as a member of Congress for almost 40 years.
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Learn about the life and career of Alben W. Barkley, the oldest man ever to become vice president of the United States. He served under Harry Truman and was a loyal ally of Franklin Roosevelt, but also had a contentious relationship with both presidents.
The former vice president and Senate majority leader collapsed on stage at Washington and Lee University in Virginia while bashing Republicans. He had a long and distinguished career in national politics, serving in the House and the Senate for 42 years.
May 17, 2010 · Vice President Alben W. Barkley's Last Words. He had been Harry S. Truman's "veep" -- the oldest man to take the office -- and he died while making a speech at Washington and Lee University...
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Born to tenant tobacco farmers in 1877, Alben Barkley's political views were shaped in part by his impoverished upbringing. As a member of the House of Representatives, he established a reputation as a Wilson Democrat with strong party loyalties.
May 29, 2024 · Alben W. Barkley served as the 35th Vice President of the United States. Known as "Veep", he served as Vice President from 1949 to 1953.
