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Bess Truman. Elizabeth 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.
In 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.
The Greatest Presidential Love Story of All Time! Between 1910 and 1959, Harry and Bess Wallace Truman exchanged a series of letters that are absolutely remarkable, sharing their innermost thoughts on family, literature, current events, friends, and more.
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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.
Feb 12, 2013 · One of the sweetest love stories in the annals of American history is that of our 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, and his wife of 53 years, Bess Truman. Their story began in Independence...
In 1917, Truman joined the U.S. army and was sent to France to serve in World War I. Harry and Bess were married upon his return home, on June 28, 1919. Bess continued her involvement in the community, hosting teas at home and participating in church activities.
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Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884 – December 26, 1972) was the 33rd president of the United States, serving from 1945 to 1953. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as a United States senator from Missouri from 1935 to 1945 and briefly as the 34th vice president in 1945 under Franklin D. Roosevelt.
