Historical Figures · 21st Century
Ida Straus’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Ida Straus, Unknown
Who Was Ida Straus?
Rosalie Ida Straus was a German-born American socialite, who was the wife of Isidor Straus, U.S. congressman and co-founder of the Macy's department store.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Ida Straus's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Ida Straus died on the Titanic on April 15, 1912, after refusing to leave her husband Isidor. Witnesses reported her saying 'We have lived together for many years. Where you go, I go,' not 'I have lived my truth.'
Sources
- firsthand Titanic survivor testimonies
- biography Walter Lord 'A Night to Remember'
Legacy
Ida Straus's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Ida Straus’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Ida Straus die?
Ida Straus died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Ida Straus’s last words documented?
Ida Straus died on the Titanic on April 15, 1912, after refusing to leave her husband Isidor. Witnesses reported her saying 'We have lived together for many years. Where you go, I go,' not 'I have lived my truth.'
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