Bess Truman
First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elizabeth Virginia Wallace Truman (February 13, 1885 – October 18, 1982) was the first lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953 as the wife of the 33rd president of the United States, Harry S. Truman. Before becoming first lady, she was the second lady of the United States from January to April 1945 when her husband was vice president.
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Bess Truman | |
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First Lady of the United States | |
In role April 12, 1945 – January 20, 1953 | |
President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Eleanor Roosevelt |
Succeeded by | Mamie Eisenhower |
Second Lady of the United States | |
In role January 20, 1945 – April 12, 1945 | |
Vice President | Harry S. Truman |
Preceded by | Ilo Wallace |
Succeeded by | Jane Hadley Barkley |
Personal details | |
Born | Elizabeth Virginia Wallace (1885-02-13)February 13, 1885 Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | October 18, 1982(1982-10-18) (aged 97) Independence, Missouri, U.S. |
Resting place | Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Harry S. Truman (m. 1919; died 1972) |
Children | Margaret Truman |
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