Bess Truman Quotes | Beyond Motive

Bess Truman was the First Lady of the United States from 1945 to 1953, during the presidency of her husband, Harry S. Truman. Known for her down-to-earth demeanor and strong support for her husband, Bess played a key role in his political career. Despite her preference for privacy, she fulfilled her duties as First Lady with grace and dedication, hosting numerous events and supporting various charitable causes. Her contributions to the Truman presidency and her influence as a confidante and advisor to the President are remembered as integral to his administration.

"A woman's place in public is to sit beside her husband, be silent, and be sure her hat is on straight."

Husband, Public, Woman

"It looks like you're going to have to put up with us for another four years."

Years,

"I've liked lots of people 'til I went on a picnic jaunt with them."

People,

"I won't lock my doors or bar them either if any of the old coots in the pictures out in the hall want to come out of their frames for a friendly chat."

Old, Want

"You may invite the entire 35th Division to your wedding if you want to. I guess it's going to be yours as well as mine. We might as well have the church full while we are at it."

Wedding, Church, May, Want

"Now about those ghosts. I'm sure they're here and I'm not half so alarmed at meeting up with any of them as I am at having to meet the live nuts I have to see every day."

Day, Meeting, Now