Outlaws & Criminals · 21st Century
Booth’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Booth, Unknown
Who Was Booth?
John Wilkes Booth was an American stage actor who assassinated United States president Abraham Lincoln at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C., on April 14, 1865. A member of the prominent 19th-century Booth theatrical family from Maryland, he was a noted actor who was also a Confederate sympathizer; denouncing Lincoln, he lamented the then-recent abolition of slavery in the United States.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Booth's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
If referring to John Wilkes Booth, his actual documented last words were 'Useless, useless' while looking at his paralyzed hands. Multiple witnesses present at his death corroborated this, though the generic quote provided is fabricated.
Sources
- firsthand Boston Corbett firsthand account
- archive War Department records
- firsthand Edward Doherty testimony
Legacy
Booth's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Booth’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Booth die?
Booth died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Booth’s last words documented?
If referring to John Wilkes Booth, his actual documented last words were 'Useless, useless' while looking at his paralyzed hands. Multiple witnesses present at his death corroborated this, though the generic quote provided is fabricated.
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