The final words of certain US presidents remain lost to history, while others have been documented but sometimes accounts vary of what they really said. Still, whether uttered unintentionally or with the full expectation of death, a person's last words are those that people will often remember. They also remind us above all how human these public figures truly were, and even add to their mythology.
Sometimes profound, sometimes mundane, click on for the final words spoken by US presidents.
"Tis well."
"Thomas Jefferson survives."
"No, doctor, nothing more."
"Nothing more than a change of mind, my dear."
"I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him."
"This is the last of earth. I am content."
"I hope to meet each of you in heaven. Be good, children, all of you, and strive to be ready when the change comes."
"There is but one reliance."
"I understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
"Perhaps it is best."
"I love you, Sarah. For all eternity, I love you."
"I regret nothing, but I am sorry to leave my friends."
"The nourishment is palatable."
"Oh, Lord God Almighty, as thou wilt!"
"She won't think anything about it."
"Oh, do not cry. Be good children and we shall meet in heaven."
"Water."
"I know I am going where Lucy is."
"Swaim, can't you stop the pain?"
"I have tried so hard to do right."
"Are the doctors here? Doctor, my lungs..."
"Goodbye, all, goodbye. It is God’s way. His will be done."
"Put out the light."
"When the machinery is broken... I am ready."
"That's good. Go on, read some more."
"Good morning, Robert."
"I have a terrific headache."
"I want to go. God take me."
"No, you certainly can't."
"Send Mike immediately."
"Help."
"I love you, too."
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The final words of certain US presidents remain lost to history, while others have been documented but sometimes accounts vary of what they really said. Still, whether uttered unintentionally or with the full expectation of death, a person's last words are those that people will often remember. They also remind us above all how human these public figures truly were, and even add to their mythology.
Sometimes profound, sometimes mundane, click on for the final words spoken by US presidents.