June 28, 1919

President Harry Truman & Bess Wallace

Harry & Bess on their wedding day!

Today in wedding history, President Harry Truman married his sweetheart Bess Wallace. Harry met Bessie (as she was called way back when) when they were in Sunday School. They remained in the same classes from 5th grade all through high school. Harry spoke of his young love as having “the most beautiful blue eyes.”

After Harry entered the military he was going to be sent to France to fight in World War II, but before the young soldier could leave he proposed to Bess. They married as soon as he returned and five years later they had their daughter Mary.

Harry didn’t become President of the United States for another 20 years but through it all he & Bess remained the loyal couple they started as oh, so many years ago. Here’s to you Harry & Bess!