President Harry and First Lady Bess lived here beginning in 1919 when they were married. It was the “Summer White House” during his presidency 1945-1953. He lived here until he died in 1972. Truman was our 33rd president, from 1945-1953.President Truman typically used this door to go in and out of the house. His top coat and hat are hanging on the rack inside. The building was closed due to COVID fear, so we could tour only the outside.This was Truman’s last car – 1972 Chrysler Newport – exactly as it was when he died in 1972.Bess’s two brothers lived in these houses next door to Truman’s house.Harry Truman lived here from about 4 to 18 years old.Harry Truman met Bess Wallace in the First Presbyterian Church in 1892, when he was 8 years old.Unfortunately the museum was also closed.The Trumans’ graves are located in a courtyard inside this building.
