Funeral for former Vice President Alben Barkley in Washington DC

The transcript describes the funeral services for Senator Alvin W. Barclay at Foundry Methodist Church in Washington. The event was attended by almost the entire Senate and other government officials, including Vice President Nixon and the President. The service lasted 20 minutes, and the church bulletin board displayed Senator Barclay's last words, paraphrasing the 84th Psalm, expressing a preference for being a servant in the house of the Lord over sitting in the seat of the mighty.

Where was the funeral service for Senator Alvin W. Barclay held?

• Foundry Methodist Church

• National Cathedral

• St. John's Episcopal Church

• St. Patrick's Cathedral

Which notable figure was mentioned as attending the funeral service?

• Secretary of State

• President Kennedy

• Vice President Nixon

• Chief Justice

Who accompanied the President into the church?

• Vice President Nixon

• Sherman Adams

• Mrs. Woodrow Wilson

• Senator Barclay

What was the duration of the funeral service?

• 45 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 30 minutes

Senator Barclay's last words paraphrased which Psalm?

• Psalm 100

• Psalm 91

• Psalm 84

• Psalm 23