Shared Photo: Young Bess Wallace (left) & her friend, Mary Paxton 1901

Question

Elizabeth "Bess" Wallace would later marry Harry S Truman and become First Lady of the United States of America. Photograph of Bess Wallace and Mary Paxton, 1901.

See also: US Presidents Project

I wanted to share this early photo of Elizabeth Truman with the community. Location: Missouri. Date: 1901.

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What a treat to find a photo like this, with those two ladies, and also one if the lady will be the future more Truman.

She certainly did not know that when this photo was taken. I an understand,why Truman fall for her she is a beautiful girl.

Thank you so much for sharing this history photo, it was really interesting

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You are welcome and thank you for your comments as well, Susan. No, she had no idea she would marry a future US President, travel the world, becoming a true leader and example to others.

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That is what make life so exciting, you never know what your life ve will be like. I think you really have found a treat there. What a amazing life this young woman must have had. And how she felt about it.

She certainly did not have a boring life.

Again thank you for sharing this old history photo. I really enjoy photo like this with a history, so you would know who the person are and what kind of life she had.

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I agree with you, Susan. Thanks again.

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What a find! Two beautiful young women from the pages of history!

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Thanks, Dorothy. It was fun studying her bio in posting the photo. She lived an amazing life!

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Thanks so much for your contribution to the US Presidents Project!

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You are very welcome. Thanks for your kindness.

Answer 3

Thanks for sharing this great photo! This is my 20th cousin! I wasn't here in 2016!