Bess Truman
First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953.
The record
Bess Truman was a First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Born on 13 February 1885 in Independence, Truman died on 18 October 1982 in Independence at the age of 97.
Positions held include First Lady of the United States (1945–1953) and Second Lady or Gentleman of the United States (1945). Truman studied at William Chrisman High School and The Barstow School.
With a Wikipedia article in 55 languages, Bess Truman is No. 13,990 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 13 February 1885, Independence
- Died
- 18 October 1982, Independence (aged 97)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- William Chrisman High School, The Barstow School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 55
Did you know
Was 60 when first first Lady of the United States (1945).
Lived to 97.
Shares a birthday with Thomas Robert Malthus and Lesya Ukrainka.
One of 6 people in the Index born in Independence, with Ginger Rogers.
Has a Wikipedia article in 55 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1945–1953First Lady of the United States
- 1945Second Lady or Gentleman of the United States
Connections
- FatherDavid Willock Wallace
- MotherMargaret Elizabeth Gates
- SpouseHarry S. Truman
- SiblingDavid Frederick Wallace
- ChildMargaret Truman
2 have a profile here.
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