Leaders & Politicians · Early 20th Century
Calvin Coolidge’s Last Words
“I'm rather too tired. Good night.”— Calvin Coolidge, January 5, 1933
Who Was Calvin Coolidge?
Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President known for his quiet demeanor and laissez-faire economic policies during the Roaring Twenties.
The Final Moments
Coolidge spoke these words to a repairman working in his home in Northampton, Massachusetts, then went upstairs where his housekeeper found him dead shortly after.
Are These Words Verified?
Reported by a workman at his home, though he died alone upstairs shortly after. The casual nature and lack of family presence makes this less certain than other presidential last words.
Sources
- firsthand Household staff testimony
- newspaper Contemporary obituaries 1933
Legacy
Silent Cal presided over the prosperity of the 1920s. His economic inaction contributed to the conditions leading to the Great Depression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Calvin Coolidge’s last words?
“I'm rather too tired. Good night.”
How did Calvin Coolidge die?
Calvin Coolidge died on January 5, 1933 at the age of 60. Cause of death: Coronary thrombosis.
Were Calvin Coolidge’s last words documented?
Reported by a workman at his home, though he died alone upstairs shortly after. The casual nature and lack of family presence makes this less certain than other presidential last words.
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