Leaders & Politicians · 21st Century
Abraham Lincolns’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Abraham Lincolns, Unknown
Who Was Abraham Lincolns?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defeating the Confederate States and playing a major role in the abolition of slavery.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Abraham Lincolns's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Abraham Lincoln was shot in 1865 and never regained consciousness to speak. His actual last words were spoken hours earlier at the theatre: 'She won't think anything about it.'
Sources
- firsthand Accounts from Ford's Theatre witnesses
Legacy
Abraham Lincolns's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Abraham Lincolns’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Abraham Lincolns die?
Abraham Lincolns died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Abraham Lincolns’s last words documented?
Abraham Lincoln was shot in 1865 and never regained consciousness to speak. His actual last words were spoken hours earlier at the theatre: 'She won't think anything about it.'
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