Alben W. Barkley

Alben W. Barkley

(1877–1956) politician United States

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Alben W. Barkley (1877–1956) was a United States politician.

About Alben W. Barkley

Alben William Barkley 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. Serving in both houses of Congress, he was a liberal Democrat, supporting President Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom domestic agenda and foreign policy.

Notable works:

That Reminds Me --

Awards:

Congressional Gold Medal

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