Bess Truman quotes

Bess Truman was the First Lady of the United States as the wife of President Harry S. Truman. Known for her strong sense of privacy, she played a supportive but largely behind-the-scenes role during her husband's presidency. She is remembered for her reserved nature and unwavering support for her family. Here are 8 of her quotes:

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

I deplore any action which denies artistic talent an opportunity to express itself because of prejudice against race origin.

Bess Truman

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.

Bess Truman

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

Bess Truman

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.

Bess Truman

I have a strong tennis arm.

Bess Truman

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.

Bess Truman

I'm no different from anybody else. If I don't have a card, I can't check out these books.

Bess Truman

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Occupation: American First Lady
Born: February 13, 1885
Died: October 18, 1982
Quotes count: 8

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