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Alben Barkley Makes His Last Speech Today

Former Vice President Alben W. Barkley at the Washington and Lee Mock Democratic Convention on April 30, 1956. This is the last picture taken of Vice President Barkley. Avery Johning, a student at the school, took the photo. Former Vice President Barkley had just employed his razor-sharp wit to quiet a heckler in the audience off to his left. Student leaders behind him were applauding and laughing at the mention of the squelched heckler.

President Harry S. Truman Shakes Hands With Contest Winners

President Harry S. Truman greets the four national winners of the Voice of Democracy contest during their visit to Washington, D. C. The competition was sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters, the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Radio Manufacturers Association. From left to right: Janet Geister, Rose Ellen Mudd, President Truman, Alice Wade Tyree, and Laura Shatte.