16
16
0
Elizabeth Virginia "Bess" Truman (born Wallace; February 13, 1885 – October 18, 1982) was the wife of U.S. President Harry S. Truman and First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
She had known her future husband since they were children attending the same school in Independence, Missouri. As First Lady, she did not enjoy the social and political scene in Washington, and at the end of her husband's term in 1953, she was relieved to return to Independence. She currently holds the record of longest-lived First Lady and longest-lived Second Lady, at 97 years, 247 days. She died in Independence, Missouri.
She had known her future husband since they were children attending the same school in Independence, Missouri. As First Lady, she did not enjoy the social and political scene in Washington, and at the end of her husband's term in 1953, she was relieved to return to Independence. She currently holds the record of longest-lived First Lady and longest-lived Second Lady, at 97 years, 247 days. She died in Independence, Missouri.
Bess Truman - Wikipedia
Posted from en.wikipedia.org
Birthday
Office of the President (POTUS)
Leadership
Edited 7 y ago
Posted 7 y ago
Responses: 6
6
6
0
5
5
0
There will never be another pair like Harry and Bess. Wonder what Harry would have to day about today's politicians???
(5)
(0)
5
5
0
That's before it became fashionable for first ladies to run in the spotlight promoting their own special causes and do-good works to help the poor and disadvantaged. Some first ladies have assumed a persona bigger than life itself in the pursuit of their causes and personality.
(5)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google