Bess Truman
1885 - 1982
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Quotes
Biography
Bess Truman was the wife of U.S. President Harry S. Truman and served as the First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953. Born in 1885 in Missouri, she was known for her strong sense of independence and her efforts to maintain a private life despite the demands of her husband's political career. Bess was a devoted mother to her daughter Margaret and played a significant role in supporting Truman during his presidency.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
A woman's job is to take care of her family. It is a man's job to provide.
2
Being first lady is the hardest job in the world. There is no guidebook written on a president's wife.
3
Don't worry about disappointment, worry about the chances you miss when you don't even try.
4
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.
5
You learn by living. It is not the same to read about the war as it is to hear the guns.