Alben Barkley was the first Kentuckian to lead his party in the Senate. Between 1937 - 1949 Barkley served both as Majority Leader and for a short time Minority Leader. He was elected Vice President under President Harry Truman. During his long career, Barkley always kept Kentucky's best interests in mind and left a lasting legacy in the Commonwealth. He consistently demonstrated true leadership and the values which make him a Kentucky Hero.
Watch the video featuring Alben Barkley II, Vice President Barkley's grandson, and click here to read Senator McConnell's full remarks before the Senate honoring Alben Barkley.
Senator Alben Barkley
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Senator Mitch McConnell's Speech on Senator Alben Barkley; 2008; Senate; kentucky; mitch mcconnell; republican leader; http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1138375746http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=1119192457
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