Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Thomas Hart Benton addressing the gathering at the dedication of the mural, "Independence and the Opening of the West." At left, Eugene Savage, Rita Benton, former president Harry S. Truman, David D. Lloyd, Chief Justice Earl Warren, Wayne Grover, archivist of the United States, and Bess Wallace Truman seated.

View of christening and launching ceremonies for the USS Missouri at the Navy Yard in Brooklyn, New York. Standing on the platform, from left to right are: Jane Tunstall Lingo, Margaret Truman, Rear Admiral Sherman S. Kennedy, and Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly. Standing in front of the platform are Senator Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Drucie Snyder.

President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman at the unveiling of the Andrew Jackson statue on the lawn of the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri. William Randall, and Jackson County judge and future Congressman from Missouri, can be seen in the second row between President Truman and Margaret.

President Harry S. Truman, with Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, speaking at the unveiling of the Andrew Jackson statue on lawn of the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman on the front steps of their home at 219 N. Delaware sometime between December 23-28, 1949.

President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Margaret Truman on the front steps of their home at 219 N. Delaware sometime between December 23-28, 1949.

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman arrive at their home in Independence, Missouri, after the 1952 Democratic National Convention. They are greeted by Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford, Jr. Others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman, First Lady Bess Truman, their daughter Margaret Truman, and Truman's sister Mary Jane Truman arrive by plane in Independence, Missouri, for the first time after his election to the Presidency.

Return of President Harry S. Truman and Vice President-elect Alben Barkley to Washington, D.C. after the Presidential election. Seated in back, left to right: President Truman, J. Howard McGrath, and Vice President-elect Barkley. Seated in front, left to right: Bess Wallace Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mrs. Marian Barkley Truitt (daughter of Alben Barkley).

President Harry S. Truman (right) returns from a whistlestop tour during the presidential campaign. He is joined by his wife, First Lady Bess Wallace Truman (third from the right), daughter Margaret (second from the right), and two unidentified men. They are at Union Station in Washington, D.C.