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Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

Political Cartoon, "Tell Me, Alben..."

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman for the Washington Evening Star, originally published around 1948. It depicts President Harry S. Truman speaking with Vice Presidential candidate Alben Barkley, with Truman saying "Tell me, Alben,... just where did you go...... and what did you say?" A newspaper resting on the table between them has the headline, "Sweeping Gains Made by G.O.P."

Political Cartoon on the Federal Budget

This is a photograph of a political cartoon by Jim Berryman. Alben Barkley (second from the right) is talking to President Harry S. Truman (right). Barkley is saying "Maybe we'd better try to get a little more for health insurance!" A man labeled as Congress is screaming, stamping on top of a paper labeled "Federal Budget," with papers with various billion dollar amounts, and another paper, "$250,000,000 for compulsory health insurance."

Stereograph of Alben Barkley, Wallace White and General Harry Vaughn at a Banquet

Stereograph of Alben Barkley, Wallace White and General Harry Vaughn at a banquet. African-American waiter standing behind. From: Lowell Mason's Stereographic library, Annual Baseball Outing, Volumes I and II. Photographs are of Baseball, Clam and chowder club of the United States Senate, of which Harry S. Truman was a member.

President Truman Greets Senator Barkley and Leslie Biffle in Key West, Florida

President Harry S. Truman greeted Senator Alben Barkley (left) and Leslie Biffle (right), Secretary of the Democratic Policy Committee, upon their arrival in Key West, Florida today. They have their arms raised in a victory gesture. President Truman and Senator Barkley have just won the presidential election. Same as 69-388, only much better photo. From: Houston Post.