Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess, were photographed here in February, 1958, during a visit to Washington, D. C. Mr. Truman is known truly as a "family man," taking a great delight in the company of his wife, daughter, and other close relatives. The former President was under hospital care in Kansas City Wednesday (Dec., 1958) for congestion of the lungs. From: Houston Post.

A series of five photos showing former President Harry S. Truman, Bess, and Margaret Truman during a banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel honoring Mr. Truman on his 70th birthday. The dinner, given by the Truman Library Committee, seeks to raise $1,500,000 to build a Library in Independence. Seated between Bess and Margaret Truman is Basil O'Connor. Former President Truman is at podium.

President Harry S. Truman, Bess, and Margaret Truman walk down the steps of their plane (the Independence) upon arrival at Key West, Florida, for a three-week vacation. See 92-210 for a similar pose.

First Lady Bess Truman is shown on the shore of the Basswood Lodge in Platte County, Missouri, during a Bridge Club visit. She is holding three-month-old Elaine Bayliss, daughter of the Basswood caretaker, Gilbert Bayliss.

President Truman during his address on Army Day. Margaret and Bess are shown in the lower left corner. See 70-407 and 97-2030 for more scenes of this event.

The Truman family (left to right: Bess Truman, Harry S. Truman, and Margaret Truman) lounge in chairs on the lawn at Key West, Florida. Each has signed below their image. This is nearly the same as 74-345 and 346.