Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, wife of the former President, on the gangplank of the S. S. United States on which they sailed for a seven week tour of Europe. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, wife of the former President, during a stopover in St. Louis enroute to their home in Independence, Missouri. (Similar to 65-918). Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, wife and daughter of the former President, leave Washington, D. C. for their home in Independence, Missouri. (Same as 69-567 except not as cropped). They are at Union Station in Washington, D.C. where a crowd surrounds them, holding up signs thanking President Truman. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

President Harry S. Truman speaks at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner at the National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C. Bess Truman, wife of President Truman, smiles as he announced he will not seek re-election. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

President Harry S. Truman addressed fellow Democrats at Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner, where he announced that he will not be a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President. On the left is Bess Truman, wife of President Harry S. Truman. In the center is Wash B. Williams, chairman of the dinner committee. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society.

Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry S. Truman, is bid bon voyage by her mother, Bess Truman (left) as she leaves for a two month tour of Europe. Donor: Hennepin County Historical Society

An 11 x 14 superior pose of Senator Harry S. Truman, Bess and Margaret in their 80-year-old, 14-room home in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman is shown with his arms clasped in Margaret's (left) and Bess's arms upon his arrival at Washington National Airport. The President had been on a 2-week Florida vacation. There is a photographer in the background on the right. This 9 x 14 photo is superior to 77-444 and others similar to this.

Left to right: Senator Alben Barkley, Bess Truman, and President Harry S. Truman. President Truman and Mrs. Truman are leaving Washington for a weekend at their home in Independence, Missouri. Senator Alben W. Barkley, Kentucky, Senate Majority Leader, was in the party and will leave the plane at Paducah, Kentucky, where he is scheduled to speak this weekend. The President and Mrs. Truman and the Senator are shown at Washington National Airport prior to boarding their plane. From: Beth Gore.

Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman (left and second from left) sit down to a luncheon with unidentified others. The location, event, and date are unknown. From: Dr. D. M. Nigro.