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Childhood Portrait of Bess Truman at About Age 4 1/2

Childhood Portrait of Bess Truman at About Age 4 1/2

This photograph shows Bess Truman at about age 4 1/2. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman

Feature 450:  605 West Truman Road (in 2011)

Feature 450: 605 West Truman Road (in 2011)

Classification: Contributing. Historic Name: George and May Wallace House. Architectural Style: Bungalow. Construction Date: 1916. Period 2 of Harry S Truman’s Life: Establishing Community Roots, 1890-... More

Portrait of Elizabeth Emery Gates and an Unidentified Woman

Portrait of Elizabeth Emery Gates and an Unidentified Woman

Caption: Dual head-and-shoulders portrait of Elizabeth Emery Gates (right) and an unidentified woman. Elizabeth Emery Gates was the mother of Madge Gates Wallace, grandmother of Bess Truman. Photographs Relatin... More

Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Rose Garden, Hyde Park, New York

Funeral services for Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, Rose Garden, Hyde Park, N...

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the funeral of Eleanor Roosevelt in the rose garden on the Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park, New York. Also pictured: Vice President Lyndon B. Joh... More

Truman Home, National Parks gallery

Truman Home, National Parks gallery

The 2 story Victorian mansion at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri, was the home of Harry S Truman, 33rd President of the United States, from 1919 to 1972. During the Truman presidency it was called ... More

Truman Home Black & White - Victorian era public domain image

Truman Home Black & White - Victorian era public domain image

This 2 story Victorian mansion at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri, was the home of Harry S Truman, 33rd President of the United States, from 1919 to 1972. During the Truman presidency it was called... More

Harry and Bess Truman Wedding Photograph

Harry and Bess Truman Wedding Photograph

Caption: Wedding photo of Harry S. and Bess Wallace Truman. They are in the backyard of the home of Bess's family at 219 North Delaware Street, Independence, Missouri. Photographs Relating to the Administratio... More

Harry and Bess Truman Wedding Party

Harry and Bess Truman Wedding Party

Caption: Wedding party of Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Truman in the yard at 219 North Delaware in Independence, Missouri. From left to right: Helen Wallace; Harry S. Truman; Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman; Louise Wells H... More

Photograph Studio Portrait of Helen Wallace

Photograph Studio Portrait of Helen Wallace

Caption: Three-quarter length studio portrait of possibly Helen Wallace (cousin of Bess Truman), looking fashionable in a fur cape and hat. Her body is sideways to the camera, but her face is toward the front. ... More

Photograph of Bess Truman Writing in a Book

Photograph of Bess Truman Writing in a Book

Caption: Bess Wallace Truman sits at a desk and writes a note in a book as two unidentified ladies look on. The event, date, and location are unknown. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Per... More

Truman and Wallace Families at the White House for Christmas Dinner

Truman and Wallace Families at the White House for Christmas Dinner

Caption: Christmas dinner at the White House. Around the table from the left end: Fred Wallace, Madge Gates Wallace, Natalie Wallace, Marian Wallace, First Lady Bess Truman, David Wallace, Christine Wallace, ... More

Harry S. Truman Reading on the Balcony of White House

Harry S. Truman Reading on the Balcony of White House

Caption: President Harry S. Truman is reading a book on the "Truman balcony" of White House. First Lady Bess Truman is seated at far right, partly obscured. She is also reading a book. Photographs Relating to... More

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman Returning to the White House after the Renovation

President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Bess Truman Returning to the ...

Caption: President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) and First Lady Bess W. Truman (foreground, second from right) are arriving at the White House to reoccupy the building after the massive renovation project... More

Photograph of President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman on the Porch of Their Independence, Missouri Home

Photograph of President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman on the Po...

This photograph shows President Harry S. Truman and Mrs. Bess Truman on the porch of their Independence, Missouri home. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Mrs. Sam Rosenman at Naples

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, Mrs. Sam ...

Caption: On the docks at Naples, Italy, during his European tour, former President Harry S. Truman (left) walks by an ocean liner with an unidentified official of the American Export Lines. Behind him are Mrs. ... More

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Mrs. Samuel Rosenman near the Azores Islands

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Mrs. ...

Caption: On their way to Italy and France, former President Harry S. Truman, Bess Truman, and Mrs. Samuel Rosenman on the bridge of the ocean liner USS Independence taking a look at the volcano on the Azores Is... More

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, Smiling

Photograph of Former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, Smilin...

Caption: Informal portrait of former President Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, entering a doorway, smiling. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Personal Life of Harry S. Truman

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, Rose Garden, Hyde Park, N.Y. November 10, 1962

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, Rose Garden, Hyde Park, N.Y. No...

President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy attend the funeral of Eleanor Roosevelt in the rose garden on the Roosevelt estate in Hyde Park, New York. Also pictured: former president, Harry S. T... More

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, St. James Church, Hyde Park, N.Y. November 10, 1962

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, St. James Church, Hyde Park, N....

Former president, Harry S. Truman, and Bess Truman (both at right) arrive at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the funeral of Eleanor Roosevelt. Also pictured: Clifton Daniel; Margaret Truman Daniel; White House ... More

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, St. James Church, Hyde Park, N.Y. November 10, 1962

Funeral Services of Eleanor Roosevelt, St. James Church, Hyde Park, N....

Former president, Harry S. Truman, and Bess Truman arrive at St. James’ Episcopal Church for the funeral of Eleanor Roosevelt. Also pictured: Margaret Truman Daniel; Clifton Daniel; Laura Franklin “Polly” Delan... More

Photograph of Bess Truman Outside Her Church on Easter Sunday

Photograph of Bess Truman Outside Her Church on Easter Sunday

Caption: Former First Lady Bess Truman, with a fur coat draped over her arm, poses outside her church (Trinity Episcopal Church) on Easter Sunday. Photographs Relating to the Administration, Family, and Persona... More

Harry S. Truman's 83rd Birthday

Harry S. Truman's 83rd Birthday

Caption: Former President Harry S. Truman seated in a chair at his home at 219 North Delaware, Independence, Missouri, on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. Standing behind him is Mrs. Bess Wallace Truman. Th... More

Complete Setting of Truman White House China, Crystal, and Silverware

Complete Setting of Truman White House China, Crystal, and Silverware

Caption: Color photo of a complete setting of china, crystal, and silverware in the pattern selected by Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman for the White House china. The china is made by Lenox and marking on the ... More

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, left, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is given a tour at the grave sites of the U.S. President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Mrs. Bess Truman, by museum director Mike Devine during his visit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Mo., on March 2, 2006. The purpose of his visit was to pay tribute to the first U.S. president of the Cold War era and to consider what lessons might be drawn from that important period in our history. (DoD photo by PETTY Officer 1ST Class Chad J. McNeeley) (Released)

The Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld, left, U.S. Secretary of Defense, is ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Independence State: Missouri (MO) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PO1 Chad J. Mcneeley, USN Release Status: Relea... More

Second Floor Hall, Photo 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Second Floor Hall, Photo 3 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Second floor hall, view of Bess Truman's desk. The desk was made from old wood removed from the White House during the extensive renovation during Truman's administration.

Toilet Case - HSTR 888-926 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Toilet Case - HSTR 888-926 - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Made by S.T. Dupont, Paris, France Travel case containing matching toilet articles. Documented as being given to Bess Truman by Vincent Auriol, President of France in 1951. HSTR 888-926.

Bess Truman and Margaret Truman hold bouquets during the christening ceremony for two airplanes. - NARA - 199102

Bess Truman and Margaret Truman hold bouquets during the christening c...

Public domain photograph related to President Harry S. Truman, 1940s-1950s, cold war, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bess Truman christening a Naval Air Transport Service airplane. A view from the side. - NARA - 199101

Bess Truman christening a Naval Air Transport Service airplane. A view...

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Bess Truman christens an airplane with a bottle of champagne. Margaret Truman is beside her. - NARA - 199103

Bess Truman christens an airplane with a bottle of champagne. Margaret...

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Bess Truman, accompanied by Margaret Truman, christens an airplane. Mrs. Truman is swinging a champagne bottle. - NARA - 199100

Bess Truman, accompanied by Margaret Truman, christens an airplane. Mr...

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Bess Truman, Margaret Truman and another woman, standing with bouquets during the christening ceremony for two... - NARA - 199104

Bess Truman, Margaret Truman and another woman, standing with bouquets...

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Eleanor Roosevelt at the Democratic Nationall Convention in Chicago, Illinois - NARA - 195997

Eleanor Roosevelt at the Democratic Nationall Convention in Chicago, I...

Public domain photograph of meeting, discussion, group of people, political event, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

First Lady Bess Truman poses with her daughter, Margaret, for a portrait photograph in front of the fireplace at... - NARA - 200024

First Lady Bess Truman poses with her daughter, Margaret, for a portra...

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First Lady Bess Truman poses with her daughter, Margaret, in front of the fireplace at Blair House. - NARA - 200025

First Lady Bess Truman poses with her daughter, Margaret, in front of ...

Picryl description: Public domain vintage artistic photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Mary Jane Truman, Margaret Truman, Bess Truman, and others watch a parade in Bolivar, Missouri. President Harry S.... - NARA - 199907

Mary Jane Truman, Margaret Truman, Bess Truman, and others watch a par...

Public domain photograph of parade, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, with other dignitaries, watching the Inaugural parade from... - NARA - 200066

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, with other d...

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Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, with unidentified persons, making a public appearance in... - NARA - 199304

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman and Margaret Truman, with unident...

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Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman at the Roosevelt Birthday Ball, with Charles Coburn, Van Johnson, and other... - NARA - 199256

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman at the Roosevelt Birthday Ball, w...

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Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman at the White House with a delegation of Girl Scouts, who are presenting her with... - NARA - 200404

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman at the White House with a delegat...

Public domain photograph of girl scouts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman with Mamie Eisenhower, wife of the President-elect, during Mrs. Eisenhower's... - NARA - 200403

Photograph of First Lady Bess Truman with Mamie Eisenhower, wife of th...

Public domain photograph of a woman, female portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Photograph of Margaret O'Brien sitting between President Truman and Margaret Truman, as Bess Truman and assorted... - NARA - 199332

Photograph of Margaret O'Brien sitting between President Truman and Ma...

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Photograph of President Truman, the First Lady, and their daughter Margaret, at the airport in Washington prior to... - NARA - 200332

Photograph of President Truman, the First Lady, and their daughter Mar...

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Telegram from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace - NARA - 200654

Telegram from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace - NARA - 200654

Scope and content: Truman tells Bess that he is leaving Camp Mills today and looks forward to seeing her soon.

The back porch at 219 North Delaware Street (e048bd88-9574-43e2-a511-ce4bf60a5a82)

The back porch at 219 North Delaware Street (e048bd88-9574-43e2-a511-c...

Screened in porch, with metal table and chairs, some greenery in pots. The Truman and Wallace family enjoyed their back porch as much as any room inside the house, although it offered a challenge when it came ... More

L to R, Unidentified lady, Mrs. Bess Truman, Secretary of State George Marshall, and Margaret Truman at the airport... - NARA - 199778

L to R, Unidentified lady, Mrs. Bess Truman, Secretary of State George...

Picryl description: Public domain image of a portrait photograph, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Truman-Family-House-LIFE-1944 - Victorian era public domain image

Truman-Family-House-LIFE-1944 - Victorian era public domain image

Photograph of Bess Truman, Harry S. Truman and daughter Margaret Truman at their house in Independence, Missouri, after the 1944 Democratic Presidential Convention (July 19–21, 1944) Photograph is part of the ... More

Historic Fashion - 1900s Women - Flickr - MissouriStateArchives

Historic Fashion - 1900s Women - Flickr - MissouriStateArchives

Collection Name: RG005 SOS Publications Vanishing Missouri Collection. Click here to view the entire collection on Missouri Digital Heritage. Photographer/Studio: Grinter Studio; submitted by Harry S. Truman Li... More

Photograph of Bess Wallace with Two Unidentified Ladies - DPLA - f73e318904ecdc84f462461199335bc2

Photograph of Bess Wallace with Two Unidentified Ladies - DPLA - f73e3...

Caption: Bess Wallace (left) posing with two unidentified ladies outside the home of her grandparents at 219 North Delaware Street, Independence, Missouri. The women are wearing long skirted suits and picture hats.

President Kennedy inaugural address (color)

President Kennedy inaugural address (color)

Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States. Washington, D. C., 20 January 1961. Please credit "U. S. Army Signal Corps photograph in the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and... More

Former President Harry S. Truman with Syngman Rhee (August 1954)

Former President Harry S. Truman with Syngman Rhee (August 1954)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) is shaking hands with the first President of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Syngman Rhee. Mrs. Bess Truman can be seen standing beside her husband. They are at the ... More

Truman and Rhee (August 1954)

Truman and Rhee (August 1954)

Former President Harry S. Truman (left) shakes hands with President of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) Syngman Rhee. They are on the steps of the Truman home in Independence, Missouri. Unidentified people ... More