Alben W. Barkley

Also known as Alben Barkley, Alben William Barkley

vice president of the United States from 1949 to 1953

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Alben W. Barkley was the Vice President of the United States during President Harry Truman's second term, serving from 1949 to 1953. He matters historically because he held one of the nation's highest offices during the early Cold War period, a time of significant international tension and domestic change.

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Instance of: human
Given name: William
Family name: Barkley
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Lowes
Place of death: Lexington
Occupation: judge
Position held: United States senator
Political party: Democratic Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: Methodism
Award: Congressional Gold Medal
Image: AlbenBarkley.jpg
Number of children: 3
Work location: Washington, D.C.

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Commons category: Alben Barkley
cause of death: myocardial infarction
date of birth: 1877-11-24
date of death: 1956-04-30
manner of death: natural causes
name in native language: Alben William Barkley
birth name: Willie Alben Barkley

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Encyclopedic overview

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1927 Preceded byOllie M. James Succeeded byWilliam Voris Gregory

Personal details BornWillie Alben Barkley (1877-11-24)November 24, 1877 Wheel, Kentucky, U.S.

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