Alben W. Barkley

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Alben W. Barkley

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth November 24, 1877
Date of Death April 30, 1956 (Age: 78)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Alben W. Barkley earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and was admitted to the bar in 1901. He served as county attorney and investigated embezzlement, proposing measures to reduce county debt and improve infrastructure. Barkley spent nearly a decade as a U.S. Representative, advocating lower taxes and increased regulation of railroads. He was elected to the Senate, where he chaired key committees and opposed the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act. Barkley served as vice president, where he attended cabinet meetings and cast tie-breaking votes.

Political Ideas

Alben W. Barkley's political identity is marked by a blend of progressive economic policies with a cautious approach to foreign relations. He advocated for lower taxes and increased regulation of railroads, showcasing an ideological agility that diverges from typical party lines. Barkley's opposition to the Smoot–Hawley Tariff Act and Hoover's Depression policies reveal a strategic focus on protecting regional economic interests. Despite his progressive stance on some domestic issues, his reluctance to advocate for closer ties with the Soviet Union indicates a calculated approach to international diplomacy. His refusal to sign the 1956 Southern Manifesto further underscores a nuanced ideological positioning that defies simplistic categorization.

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1956: U.S.A. Senate
APPOINTED

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United States Senator from Kentucky

Appointed
1954: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from Kentucky

434,109 votes (54.46%)

Win
1948: U.S.A. Vice President
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Vice President

224,178,347 votes (49.60%)

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1944: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senator from Kentucky

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1938: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senator from Kentucky

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1932: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senator from Kentucky

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1926: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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United States Senator from Kentucky

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1926: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1924: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1923: Kentucky State Governor

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Kentucky Governor 1923, Democrat Primary

115,933 votes (48.12%)

Loss

Winner: J. Campbell Cantrill

1922: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1920: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1918: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1916: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1914: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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1912: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district

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