Harry S. Truman
Search results
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.
Nov 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.
Jul 24, 2024 · Bess Truman (born February 13, 1885, Independence, Missouri, U.S.—died October 18, 1982, Independence, Missouri) was an American first lady (1945–53), the wife of Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States.
Apr 2, 2023 · Advisor, Aide to U.S. Senator, (1935-1945). Fifteen years into her marriage, at the age of 49, Bess Truman was first exposed to the national political scene and the ensuing public obligations and media scrutiny inherent, when her husband was elected to the United States Senate.
Mrs. 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.
Sep 2, 2022 · First Lady Bess Truman grew up in an affluent family, was a gregarious tomboy as a child and grew to be an extremely private politician's wife. To those who knew her, she was generous, loyal and always exuded the qualities of a true lady.
American first lady from 1945 to 1953. Name variations: Bess Wallace. Born Elizabeth Virginia Wallace on February 13, 1885, in Independence, Missouri; died on October 18, 1982, in Independence; oldest of four children of David Willock Wallace (a merchant and politician) and Margaret Elizabeth (Gates) Wallace; attended Barstow School for Girls ...
Oct 19, 1982 · Bess Truman, the widow of President Truman, died early yesterday after suffering congestive heart failure at her home in Independence, Mo. She was 97 years old.
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.
Sep 2, 2022 · President Truman looked to Bess for her opinion on matters concerning the presidency and he often referred to her as “the Boss.” She was seen by many of her friends as “the perfect lady,” always thoughtful and genuine, with an unusual attention to detail and protocol.
