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That Reminds Me: The Autobiography of the Veep
This is the autobiography of one of the most prominent American politicians of the 20th Century. Alben Barkely, Democrat of Kentucky, was (among several offices) majority leader of the U.S. Senate during a part of the tenure of President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1948, President Harry Truman chose Barkley as his running mate. Barkley became a popular national figure known eve
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Alben Barkley was one of the most prominent American political figures of the 20th Century. He was (among other offices) U.S. Senate majority leader during a part of the tenure of President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1948, President Harry Truman chose Barkley as his vice presidential running mate. After the election of the Truman/Barkley ticket, Barkley became known universally as The Veep. He was a highly popular if not in fact a beloved figure. One fascination of Barkley's autobiography is his rec
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This is a great autobiography! Not only does this book provide an amazing glimpse into early 20th century United States history, Barkley's writing style is very humble and full of country humor.
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