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2 hours ago · Signature. 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.
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2 days ago · Douglas refused the nomination. Needing an alternative, Truman then selected Senator Alben W. Barkley from Kentucky, who had delivered the convention's keynote address, as his running mate, and Barkley was nominated by acclamation.
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Apr 10, 2024 · Alben Barkley: Charles McNary: Party Democratic: Republican: Leader since July 22, 1937 March 4, 1933 Leader's seat Kentucky: Oregon: Seats before 77: 15 Seats after 69: 23 Seat change 8 8 Seats up 32: 3 Races won 24: 11
Mar 27, 2024 · Alan I. Abramowitz is the Alben W. Barkley Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Emory University and a senior columnist with Sabato’s Crystal Ball. Despite being an emeritus professor, Abramowitz notes that he is still younger than both presumptive presidential nominees.
Apr 5, 2024 · Illustrations, from above: Secretary of State Dean Acheson signs the NATO Treaty on April 4, 1949, as Vice President Alben W. Barkley, left, and President Harry Truman observe (Associated Press photo); The 1949 NATO Treaty, page 3 (see a larger version at the National Archives); and President Richard Nixon addresses the North Atlantic Treaty ...
Apr 5, 2024 · 35. Alben W. Barkley. Alben W. Barkley, a Democrat, served as Vice President under Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1953. Barkley supported Truman’s policies of containment and international cooperation to combat the spread of communism. He also played a role in advocating for civil rights and supporting efforts to address economic inequality.
Apr 7, 2024 · U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson signing the North Atlantic Treaty on April 4, 1949, as U.S. Pres. Harry S. Truman (second from left) and Vice Pres. Alben W. Barkley (left) look on. (more) Appointed secretary of state by President Harry S. Truman in January 1949, Acheson promoted the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO ...
