Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

President and Mrs. Truman being photographed in front of the main entrance before reoccupying the reconstructed White House. Left to Right: Charles K. Claunch, Usher; President Harry S. Truman; Howell G. Crim, Chief Usher; First Lady Bess Truman; Alonzo Fields, Maitre de Hotel; J.B. West, Usher; William Kelly, Project Manager, Public Buildings; and Jess Larson, General Services Administration.

President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (foreground, second from right) are arriving at the White House to reoccupy the building after the massive renovation project is completed. They arrived at 6:20 in the evening. All others present are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (second from left) speaks with Romulo Gallegos (left), President of Venezuela, at an airport in 1948. First Lady Bess Truman (fourth from right) speaks with others behind. All others in photograph are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman (third from left) shakes hands with Romulo Gallegos, President of Venezuela (fourth from left). First Lady Bess Truman looks on (second from left). All others in photograph are unidentified.