Alben W. Barkley Collection. 1955 - 1955. Photograph of the Declaration of a State of War Between the United States of America and the Imperial German Government

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Alben W. Barkley Collection. 1955 - 1955. Photograph of the Declaration of a State of War Between the United States of America and the Imperial German Government

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National Archives at College Park

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Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

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Alben Barkley: Congressional Voice of Liberty "A good story," said Alben Barkley, "is like fine Kentucky bourbon, it improves with age and, if you don't use it too much, it will never hurt anyone." One of Congress' most proficient storytellers, Barkley used his booming baritone, endless repertoire of anecdotes, and rousing speech-making ability to propel himself from congressman to senator to majority leader and vice president. Well liked, he earned the esteem of his colleagues in 1944, wh...