Harry S. and Bess Truman
Elizabeth “Bess” Wallace met Harry Truman at Independence High School, located in Independence, Missouri. After their graduation, Harry courted her for awhile, proposing in 1911 before he left for World War I. Bess initially said no, but eventually agreed, and they were wed in 1919. They had one daughter, Margaret, born in 1924. During Harry’s presidency, Bess served as honorary head of the Red Cross, Girl Scouts, and Washington Animal Rescue League.