Bess Truman - Wikipedia
WEBElizabeth Virginia Truman ( née Wallace; February 13, 1885 – October 18, 1982) was the wife of President Harry S. Truman and the First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. She also served as the second lady of the United States from January to April 1945.
Harry Truman’s Adorable Love “List” to His Wife, Bess
WEBFeb 12, 2013 · After Harry served in World War I, the Trumans were married on June 28, 1919, in a simple afternoon ceremony at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Independence. The altar was bedecked in daisies and...
Bess Truman - HISTORY
WEBNov 9, 2009 · Elizabeth “Bess” Truman (1885-1982) was an American first lady (1945-53) and the wife of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States.
Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Harry S. Truman | Harry S. Truman
WEBMrs. Harry S. Truman, wife of the 33rd President of the United States, was born on February 13, 1885, at 117 West Ruby Street in Independence, Missouri. The oldest child of David Willock Wallace and Madge Gates Wallace, she was christened Elizabeth Virginia, but throughout her life was called Bess.
Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman | The White House
WEBElizabeth Virginia “Bess” Truman was the wife of Harry S. Truman and First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. She served as her husband’s secretary and was known for often voicing...
Bess Truman | American First Lady, Presidential Wife & Activist
WEBApr 19, 2024 · Bess Truman was an American first lady (1945–53), the wife of Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States. Bess Wallace, the daughter of David Wallace, a local politician, and Margaret Gates Wallace, came from one of the wealthiest and most prominent families in Independence, Missouri.
Dear Bess | Harry S. Truman
WEBIn Harry Truman’s “Dear Bess” Letters, he conversed with his wife about his political decisions to a great extent. In fact, Bess became such an integral part of Harry’s decision-making process that she grew furious when Harry did not consult her before dropping the atomic bomb on Japan.
Elizabeth “Bess” Virginia Wallace Truman (1885–1982)
WEBHer husband spent much of his time at the Harry S. Truman Library, a few blocks to the north, or was away for speeches and other Democratic Party events. Bess Truman survived her husband by a decade, dying on October 20, 1982.
Bess Truman: A Lady First, Then a First Lady - Harry S Truman …
WEBSep 2, 2022 · Bess Truman: A Lady First, Then a First Lady - Harry S Truman National Historic Site (U.S. National Park Service) Last updated: September 2, 2022. Contact Info. Mailing Address: 223 North Main Street (Visitor Center/ Truman Home Ticketing Station) Independence, MO 64050. Phone: 816-254-9929. The park is open to the public …
Biography of Bess Truman
WEBWhistle-stopping in 1948, President Harry Truman often ended his campaign talk by introducing his wife as "the Boss" and his daughter, Margaret, as "the Boss's Boss," and they smiled and waved as the train picked up steam.
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