Leaders & Politicians · Early 20th Century
Warren G. Harding’s Last Words
“That's good. Read some more.”— Warren G. Harding, August 2, 1923
Who Was Warren G. Harding?
Warren G. Harding was the 29th President whose administration was plagued by the Teapot Dome scandal, one of the worst corruption scandals in American history.
The Final Moments
Harding was being read a flattering article from the Saturday Evening Post by his wife when he suddenly died. The circumstances of his death aroused suspicion.
Are These Words Verified?
His wife Florence was reading to him and immediately reported these final words. Despite later conspiracy theories about his death, her account of his last words is consistently documented.
Sources
- firsthand Florence Harding firsthand account
- newspaper Contemporary news reports 1923
Legacy
Harding's Teapot Dome scandal became synonymous with presidential corruption until Watergate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Warren G. Harding’s last words?
“That's good. Read some more.”
How did Warren G. Harding die?
Warren G. Harding died on August 2, 1923 at the age of 57. Cause of death: Heart attack — possibly poisoning.
Were Warren G. Harding’s last words documented?
His wife Florence was reading to him and immediately reported these final words. Despite later conspiracy theories about his death, her account of his last words is consistently documented.
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