Interview with Albert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, May 15, 1981
Project: A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews
Interview Summary
Albert "Happy" Chandler talks about his time as Governor of Kentucky as well as the many politicians that he helped or befriended. Chandler discusses the intricacies of helping politicians and owing favors while remaining independent and genuine. One such example was when Chandler helped a man run for office but when the man's son asked him, Chandler turned him down due to a lack of experience. Chandler also talks about his opinion of current presidential and gubernatorial elections. Finally, Chandler talks more about his personal life, his business investments, and family.Interview Accession
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Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991 Chandler, Happy, 1898-1991--Interviews Kentucky--Politics and government Kentucky. Governor (1935-1939 : Chandler) Kentucky. Governor (1955-1959 : Chandler) Politicians--United States United States--Politics and government Combs, Bert T., 1911-1991 Ford, Wendell H., 1924-2015 Kentucky. Governor (1974-1979 : Carroll) Politicians--Kentucky Governors--KentuckyInterview Rights
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Chandler, Albert Benjamin Interview by Charles P. Roland. 15 May. 1981. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Chandler, A.B. (1981, May 15). Interview by C. P. Roland. A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Chandler, Albert Benjamin, interview by Charles P. Roland. May 15, 1981, A. B. "Happy" Chandler: The Dr. Charles P. Roland Interviews, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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