Bess W. Truman Papers. 1889 - 1983. White House Menus Files. 1947 - 1952. June 1 - October 31, 1952. 1947 - 1952. White House Luncheon and Dinner Menu
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Wallace, Madge Gates
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Madge Gates Wallace (b. Aug. 4, 1862-d. Dec. 5, 1952) was the mother of Bess Wallace Truman and mother-in-law of President Harry S. Truman. From the description of Wallace, Madge Gates, 1862-1952 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10571621 ...
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
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Elizabeth Virginia “Bess” Truman was the wife of Harry S. Truman and First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. She served as her husband’s secretary and was known for often voicing her opinions. Whistle-stopping in 1948, President Harry Truman often ended his campaign talk by introducing his wife as “the Boss” and his daughter, Margaret, as “the Boss’s Boss,” and they smiled and waved as the train picked up steam. The sight of that close-knit family gallantly fighting against such lo...
