Bess Truman

Born: 1885-02-13 in Independence, Missouri, USA

Died: 1982-10-18

Known For: Acting

Biography

Elizabeth Virginia Truman (née Wallace; February 13, 1885 – October 18, 1982) was the wife of President Harry S. Truman and the first lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. She also served as the second lady of the United States from January to April 1945. She currently holds the record of longest-lived first lady and longest-lived second lady at 97 years, 247 days.