Interview with Albert Benjamin Chandler, Jr., February 17, 2014

Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: Political Career Oral History Project

Interview Summary

This interview is the second in a short series of life histories with Albert B. Chandler, Jr., who was the son of former Kentucky Governor, U.S. Senator, and Commissioner of Major League Baseball A.B. "Happy" Chandler, and the father of former 6th District Congressman Ben Chandler. This interview discusses A.B. Chandler, Jr's early life, interactions with his father, and his military experience.

Interview Accession

2014oh067_chan131

Interviewee Name

Albert Benjamin Chandler, Jr.

Interviewer Name

Jeffrey Suchanek

Albert Benjamin "Ben" Chandler, III

Interview Date

2014-02-17

Interview Keyword

Admiral Richard E. Byrd Arizona childhood Democratic party family father Florida Governor's mansion grandfather Haywood Alveys line of succession Mayflower Hotel Mildred Chandler Sen. Richard B. Russell son The Little Outfit Ranch vacation Washington, D.C.

Interview LC Subject

Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler Chandler, Albert Benjamin, Jr. Chandler, Ben, 1959- Chandler, Dan, 1933- Chandler, Mildred Watkins, 1899-1995 Governors Politics and government

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Chandler, Albert Benjamin, Jr. Interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. 17 Feb. 2014. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Chandler, A.B., Jr. (2014, February 17). Interview by J. Suchanek. A. B. "Happy" Chandler: Political Career Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Chandler, Albert Benjamin, Jr., interview by Jeffrey Suchanek. February 17, 2014, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: Political Career Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

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