Child of the Jackson Purchase -- Clinton and college -- Barkley's reconciliation with his roots -- From courthouse to congress -- Congressman Barkley and the New Freedom -- The reformer in time of war -- The congressman in war and peace -- "Normalcy" and the tale of two elections -- Senator Barkley from Coolidge to Depression -- Senator Barkley from Depression to the announcement of a New Deal -- The assistant majority leader and the New Deal -- The majority leader in time of peace -- The majority leader from neutrality to war -- The senator in a time of troubles and triumphs -- The iron man becomes a veep -- The iron man keeps his mettle.
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