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Barkley, Alben William, 1877-1956

1948 Democratic National Convention

Radio coverage of the Democratic National Convention as recorded by KMBC radio, Kansas City, MO. Recording includes master of ceremonies House Minority Leader Sam Rayburn; Pennsylvania delegate Emma Guffey Miller's presentation of a floral Liberty Bell wherein pigeons are released into the convention hall; the CBS radio host's commentary at the pigeon spectacle; and Senator Alben Barkley's acceptance speech for the Vice Presidential nomination. It also includes President Harry S. Truman's acceptance speech for the Presidential nomination. The President spoke at 2 a.m.

Senator Barkley, President Truman, and Margaret Truman Appear on Campaign Train

President Harry S. Truman waves as he shakes the hand of Vice Presidential nominee Alben Barkley from the rear platform of the presidential campaign train. Margaret Truman also appears on the the platform. The president promised Senator Barkley that he would "fight like hell" to get elected, as they embark from Union Station in Washington, DC, on a 19-state election tour. [From: Chicago Sun-Times] 

Canadian-American Day Ceremony at the College of William and Mary

The official party celebrating Canadian-American Day gathers in the Great Hall of the Wren Building at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Left to right: Virginia Governor William Tuck, unidentified, W&M president John Edwin Pomfret, Senator Alben Barkley, Governor General of Canada Alexander of Tunis, Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King, 2 unidentified, President Harry S. Truman, and 2 unidentified.

Merle Miller Interview with Harry S. Truman, Tape 7, Side B

Conversation among Harry S. Truman, Merle Miller, David Noyes, and William Hillman, Tape 7, Side B. These tapes were the basis of the book "Plain Speaking." See finding aid for Merle Miller tapes for detailed information and description. This recording deals with such subjects as: advice to young politicians; Alonzo Fields; Martha Ellen Truman's visit to the White House; 1948 Democratic convention and election; discussion of historical elections.

Inauguration of President Truman

Inaugural ceremonies of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley, U.S. Capitol building, Washington, DC. In three parts. Part 1: Opening prayer by Dr. Edward Pruden; Star-Spangled Banner by Phil Regan; Justice Stanley Reed administers the oath of office to Vice President Barkley; prayer by Rabbi Samuel Thurman. Part 2: Chief Justice Fred Vinson administers the oath of office to President Harry Truman; part 1 of Truman's Inaugural Address, ending in point four.

Inauguration of President Truman

CBS's coverage of the Inauguration of President Harry S. Truman. Commentators include Edward R. Murrow and Charles Collingwood. Arrival of the dignitaries on the platform; music by the Marine band; opening prayer by Dr. Edward Pruden; Star-Spangled Banner by Phil Regan; Justice Stanley Reed administers the oath of office to Vice President Barkley; prayer by Rabbi Samuel Thurman; Chief Justice Fred Vinson administers the oath of office to President Harry Truman; President Truman's Inaugural Address starts around 49:30; benediction by Archbishop Patrick O'Boyle; music by the Marine band.