From 1790, when George Washington became the first president of the United States, to the present 45th president, Donald Trump, the nation has seen 39 presidents who have passed away. Among these deceased presidents, some left recorded last words, while others did not. The following are excerpts of the last words that have been passed down:

The 1st President, George Washington, died at 10:00 p.m. on December 14, 1799. His last words were: “’Tis well.” (THIS WELL)

The 2nd President, John Adams, died at 6:00 p.m. on July 4, 1826. Earlier he had said, “This is a great day.” His final words were: “Jefferson survives.”

The 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson, died at 1:00 p.m. on July 4, 1826. On the night of July 3, his last words were: “I have done for my country, and for all mankind.” He then asked, “Is it the fourth yet?” His doctor replied, “It is almost there.” Clearly, he cared deeply about the sacred significance of July 4.

The 6th President, John Quincy Adams, died at 7:00 p.m. on February 23, 1848. His last words, spoken in a room of the U.S. Capitol, were: “This is the last of earth. I am content.”

The 9th President, William Henry Harrison, died in the White House on April 4, 1841. His last words to his physician were: “Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more.” These words are generally believed to have been meant for Vice President John Tyler.

The 10th President, John Tyler, at midnight on January 18, 1862, took his final sip of brandy and said to his doctor: “I am going. Perhaps it is best.”

The 11th President, James K. Polk, on June 15, 1849, spoke his last words to his wife: “I love you, Sarah. For all eternity, I love you.”

The 12th President, Zachary Taylor, on the evening of July 9, 1850, said his final words: “I am about to die. I expect the summons of God. I have endeavored to do my duty faithfully. I am not afraid.”

The 13th President, Millard Fillmore, on the night of March 8, 1874, took a sip of a drink before dying and said: “The nourishment is palatable.”

The 19th President, Rutherford B. Hayes, on January 17, 1893, said his final words: “I know I am going where Lucy is.” (Lucy was his wife, who had died in 1889.)

The 20th President, James A. Garfield, who died after being assassinated on September 19, 1881, said in his final moments: “My work is done.”

The 22nd and 24th President, Grover Cleveland, on June 24, 1908, said before his death: “I have tried so hard to do right.”

The 25th President, William McKinley, died after being assassinated. On September 14, 1901, shortly before his death, he said: “It is useless, gentlemen. I think we ought to have prayer.” When the First Lady sobbed and said she wished to die with him, McKinley replied: “We are all going. We are all going.” He added, “God’s will be done, not ours,” and also sang part of the hymn Nearer, My God, to Thee.

The 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, died peacefully in his sleep late at night on January 6, 1919. His last words were: “Please put out the light.”

The 34th President, Dwight D. Eisenhower, died on March 28, 1969. His final words were: “I have always loved my wife, I have always loved my children, I have always loved my grandchildren, and I have always loved my country.”

Among these fifteen presidents whose last words are recorded, the only one who mentioned a friend rather than family members was John Adams. His final words referred solely to the third president, Thomas Jefferson, showing the depth of their bond. This friendship developed mainly after their retirements. During the War of Independence, they were comrades with shared ideals. After the war, while in office, their political views differed sharply, and they often argued fiercely and criticized each other.