Speech, 1956.

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Speech, 1956.

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Printed matter concerning Alben Barkley's last speech, which took place at Washington and Lee University, Lexington, Va., in May 1956; newspaper clipping, May 2, 1956; and the Congressional Record entry, 5/1/56, about his life and death.

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Washington & Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library

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Washington & Lee University, James G. Leyburn Library

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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...

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