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Bess Truman Dies and Aims for Quiet Independence Life
Elizabeth Wallace Truman, known as Bess, was born in 1885 in Independence and spent most of her life in the family home. A homemaker active in social work, she served briefly on her husband Harry S. Truman's Senate staff, later supported his presidency, and lived in Independence until her death after enduring arthritis and health battles.
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