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Alben W. Barkley

35th

35th Vice President · 1949–1953

Alben W. Barkley

DemocraticKentucky

Served under President Harry S. Truman.

Last verified: May 2026

Key Facts

Term: 1949–1953
Party: Democratic
President: Harry S. Truman
Home State: Kentucky
Born: 1877
Died: 1956

Notable For

Oldest VP to take office at 71. Coined the nickname "Veep."

Alben W. Barkley served as the 35th Vice President from 1949 to 1953, under President Harry S. Truman.

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