Margaret Truman (second from left) and Bess Truman (second from right), are escorted by two unidentified officers on a tour of the Fort Jefferson National Monument, Dry Tortugas, near Key West, Florida. The President (not pictured) is enjoying a post-election vacation. (See also 86-124-2 and 3.) From: Naval Photo Center, sent to the Truman Library by the National Archives. Original 4x5 negative.
Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman in the mezzanine at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.
Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman share a laugh during the 1956 Democratic Convention. Seated the seats of honor in the mezzanine, they await an evening session. The Convention was held in Chicago, Illinois.
Former First Lady Bess Truman and former President Harry S. Truman attend the Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. They are in the mezzanine in seats of honor, responding to the speakers and awaiting the evening session. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.