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Veep: Former Vice-President Alben W. Barkley Tells His Own Story

Alben W. Barkley
Veep: Former Vice-President Alben W. Barkley Tells His Own Story

Alben Barkley (1877–1956), Democrat of Kentucky, served as a member of Congress, a Senator, and Vice President of the United States during his political career. Veep is a chance to learn about his life firsthand, as Barkley tells stories of his childhood, early campaigns, and long career in Washington. He relates campaigning with Franklin Roosevelt, his election as Senate Majority Leader, and the origin of "the Veep," a nickname still used for the Vice President. Throughout the recording, made just after he left office, Barkley displays a love of jokes, a genial personality, and a deep loyalty to the working people he represented in Kentucky and the nation.

Liner notes include a complete transcript of the recording.

Track Listing

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Early Days: Birth, Hard Work, Hog Calling, "Alben," Shoe Alben W. Barkley 07:59
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Politics: First Race, Candidate Story, Strange Bedfellows, Campaigning, "Dear Alben," F. D. R., Truman, "Veep" Alben W. Barkley 21:43
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Tom Tom Heflin Alben W. Barkley 04:28
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Herbert Hoover Alben W. Barkley 01:20
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Adlai Stevenson Alben W. Barkley 06:06
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Work Song Alben W. Barkley 03:09
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Meeting with F. D. R. - Meeting with FDR - Meeting with Franklin D. Roosevelt Alben W. Barkley 03:08
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Preacher Story Alben W. Barkley 01:09
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Old Age Story Alben W. Barkley 01:30
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Uncle Joe Cannon Alben W. Barkley 01:46
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Barkley's Political Credo Alben W. Barkley 01:35
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His Last Speech Alben W. Barkley 01:45