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Alben Barkley was an American politician who served as the 35th Vice President of the United States from 1949 to 1953. He was a Democrat from Kentucky who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1912 and served as the Majority Leader from 1937 to 1947. He was the oldest person ever to serve as Vice President, at the age of 71. Barkley was born in Lowes, Kentucky, on November 24, 1877. He attended Marvin College and graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1900. He then attended the University of Virginia School of Law, where he graduated in 1903. Barkley began his political career in 1912 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in the House until 1927, when he was elected to the U.S. Senate. He served in the Senate until 1949, when he was elected Vice President. As Vice President, Barkley was a strong advocate for civil rights and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1957. He also supported the creation of the United Nations and the Marshall Plan. Barkley died on April 30, 1956, at the age of 78. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Popular As Willie Alben Barkley
Occupation actor
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 24 November, 1877
Birthday 24 November
Birthplace Lowes, Kentucky, USA
Date of death 30 April, 1956
Died Place Lexington, Virginia, USA
Nationality United States

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Alben Barkley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, Alben Barkley height is 5' 11" (1.8 m) .

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Height 5' 11" (1.8 m)
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Who Is Alben Barkley's Wife?

His wife is Elizabeth Jane Rucker (18 November 1949 - 30 April 1956) ( his death), Dorothy Brower (1903 - 10 March 1947) ( her death) ( 3 children)

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Wife Elizabeth Jane Rucker (18 November 1949 - 30 April 1956) ( his death), Dorothy Brower (1903 - 10 March 1947) ( her death) ( 3 children)
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Alben Barkley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Alben Barkley worth at the age of 79 years old? Alben Barkley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Alben Barkley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1949

He became Vice President under Harry S. Truman in 1949. In 1954, Kentucky returned him to the Senate.

1937

A loyal Democrat, he was majority leader in the Senate from 1937 to 1946.

1913

U.S. Congressional Representative from Kentucky (1913-1927).

1901

After being admitted (1901) to the bar, he served as prosecuting attorney (1905-9) and judge (1909-1913) for McCracken County, Kentucky.

1877

Alben Barkley was born on November 24, 1877 in Lowes, Kentucky, USA as Willie Alben Barkley. He was married to Elizabeth Jane Rucker and Dorothy Brower.