Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum

December 7, 1998

Harry and Bess's Wedding

On June 28, 1919, Harry Truman and Bess Wallace were married. When they got married, Harry was 35 and Bess was 34. Bess's mom wasn't too sure about Bess marrying Harry.

Read the article that was in the Independence Examiner:

Elizabeth, Malorie, and Bri
Greenwood Elementary
Greenwood, MO

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