Papers. 4 March - 13 April 1943.

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Papers. 4 March - 13 April 1943.

Letter from Elmer Davis, Dir. of Office of War Information, to Rep. John Taber concerning "The Life of Franklin D. Roosevelt" pamphlet. Correspondence between Elmer Davis and Rep. Alben Barkley about Burlyn Pike's request for a pamphlet. An article from "Life" magazine about propaganda, and a copy of "The Life of F.D.R." in French.

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The Filson Historical Society

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Taber, John

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Courier-Journal (Louisville, Ky.)

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Davis, Elmer Holmes, 1890-1958

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Author, journalist, news analyst, and government official. From the description of Elmer Holmes Davis papers, 1865-1957 (bulk 1946-1957). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 74986273 American journalist and author. From the description of Then came war : 1939 : sound recording, 1939. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122446694 Writer. From the description of Reminiscences of Elmer Holmes Davis : oral history, 1955. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 1224...

Pike, Burlyn

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Publisher of "Salt River Valley News" and provided legal representation for residents of Bullitt County opposed to the expansion of Fort Knox. From the description of Legal records, 1952-1953. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49309049 ...

Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945

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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York. He was the son of James (lawyer, financier) and Sara (Delano) Roosevelt. He married Anna Eleanor Roosevelt on March 17, 1905, and had six children: Anna, James, Franklin, Elliott, Franklin Jr., John. He received his B.A. from Harvard in 1904 and later attended Columbia University Law School. Roosevelt was admitted to the Bar in 1907 and worked for the Carter, Ledyard, and Milburn firm in New York City from 1907 to 19...

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...