Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Former President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman at the 1956 Democratic Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Former First Lady listens attentively while the Former President enjoys a humorous moment. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman at an Overseas Press Club of America banquet at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Seated, left to right: Governor W. Averell Harriman, former President Harry S. Truman. former First Lady Bess Truman, and journalist Louis Lochner seated at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. They are at the Overseas Press Club of America banquet. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman (right) enjoying a chat with New York Governor Averell Harriman. They are at the Overseas Press Club of America Banquet at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman greet guests at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York, New York. They are at the Overseas Press Club of America Banquet. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman greet guests at the Overseas Press Club of America Banquet. The event was held at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York, New York. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman greeting guests at the Overseas Press Club of America banquet. The event was held in New York, New York at the Sheraton Astor Hotel. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman greets fellow guests at the Sheraton Astor in New York, New York. They are attending the Overseas Press Club of America banquet. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman, former First Lady Bess Truman, Governor Averell Harriman, and journalist Louis Lochner visit at the Overseas Press Club Dinner. The event was held at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.

Former President Harry S. Truman and former First Lady Bess Truman greeting guests at the Overseas Press Club of America Dinner. An unidentified woman is next to the former First Lady. They are at the Sheraton Astor Hotel in New York City. From: George S. Zimbel Collection.