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Elizabeth 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 (født Elizabeth Virginia Wallace 13. februar 1885 i Independence i Missouri, død 18. oktober 1982 i Independence i Missouri ), var president Harry S. Trumans ektefelle og USAs førstedame fra 1945 til 1953. Elizabeth Virginia Wallace ble kjent med sin fremtidige mann mens de gikk på samme skole i Independence i Missouri.
Bess Truman was born Elizabeth Virginia Wallace on February 13, 1885 in Independence, Missouri. She was born to the prestigious Wallace family and grew up in luxury in a Victorian house on Delaware Street. She is best known for being the 33rd First Lady of the United States when her husband, Harry S. Truman, became President in 1945.
Harry S. Truman (1919–1972) †. Politieke partij. Democratische Partij. Portaal. Verenigde Staten. Elizabeth Virginia Wallace (Bess) Truman ( Independence (Missouri), 13 februari 1885 — aldaar, 18 oktober 1982) was de vrouw van de Amerikaanse president Harry S. Truman en first lady van de Verenigde Staten tussen 1945 en 1953.
Wife of Harry S. Truman, 1919-1972; First Lady of the United States, 1945-1953 The papers of Bess W. Truman contain appointment books, address books, menus, correspondence, financial records, and legal documents relating to her personal life and activities as First Lady of the United States.
Bess did her best to take herself out of the public eye. There would be no touring of coal mines -- which Eleanor Roosevelt once did -- for Bess Truman. In addition, Bess ended her predecessor’s customary weekly meetings with female reporters. As First Lady, she told them, "You don't need to know me.
Harry Truman began courting Bess in 1910 – a courtship that lasted nine years. World War I postponed the wedding, but they were married on June 28, 1919. Their only child, Margaret was born on February 17, 1924. In 1934, Truman was elected to the US Senate and in 1944 he was selected as the candidate for Vice President of the United States.
