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Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982

Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman in Ottawa During a Presidential Visit

Canadian Prime Minister Mackenzie King (left) speaks with Margaret Truman (second from left); while Governor General of Canada Harold Alexander (third from left) and Margaret Diana Alexander, Countess Alexander of Tunis (third from right), pose with President Harry S. Truman (second from right) and First Lady Bess Truman (right). The Trumans are shown here in Ottawa, Canada, attending a formal white-tie dinner in their honor. The caption of the photo album page reads "A good-will mission completed." From an album called "Visit of President Truman to Ottawa, June 10-12, 1947."

Bess Truman and Harry S. Truman Stand Outside their Independence Home Upon Arrival

Former First Lady Bess Truman (left) holds flowers as she stands on the front porch next to former President Harry S. Truman (right) as he tips his hat to the crowds outside their home at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri. The Trumans returned from Washington, D.C. for the first time after leaving the presidency.

The Trumans Return Home to Independence After Leaving the Presidency

An unidentified police officer (second left) hands flowers to former First Lady Bess Truman (second from right) upon her and former President Harry S. Truman's (right) arrival in Independence, Missouri, after leaving the presidency. Independence Mayor Robert Weatherford (left) stands behind the police officer. A large crowd gathers on Delaware St. as Mr. Truman and Bess Truman return to their home. 

Harry S. Truman and Family at Truman Library Groundbreaking Ceremony

Robert P. Weatherford, Mayor of Independence, Missouri, stands behind the lectern during the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Truman Library and Museum. Former President Harry S. Truman, former First Lady Bess Truman, Margaret Truman, and Mary Jane Truman stand to Weatherford's left. The future home of the Truman Library is located in Slover Park in Independence, MO. Donor: Dr. Elliot S Berkley.