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First Ladies of the United States: Bess Truman

Bess Truman

Elizabeth Virginia Truman (1885-1982), known as Bess, was the wife and first lady of President Harry S. Truman. 

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Truman, Bess

Bess Truman

Harris & Ewing Collection/Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. (reproduction no. LC-USZ62-25813)