“I love you Sarah. For all eternity, I love you.”
Last words, spoken to his wife (15 June 1849); as quoted in Famous Last Words: The Ultimate Collection of Finales and Farewells (2004) by Laura Ward.
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American politician, 11th President of the United States (i… 1795–1849Related quotes
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