Question

Who was the oldest Vice President in history when he became Truman's vice president in 1949 at the age of 71? 1) Alben Barkley 2) Harry S. Truman 3) Thomas R. Marshall 4) Spiro T. Agnew

Answer 1

The oldest Vice President in history when he became Truman’s vice president in 1949 at the age of 71 was Alben Barkley.

Answer 2

Answer: Serving only one term, he became and remains the youngest at the time of leaving office; the oldest at the time of entering office was Alben W. Barkley, at the age of 71 years, 57 days. He was also the oldest when he left office.

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