Claim to fame: Iron-fisted dictator of Iraq for more than two decades; regime overthrown by U.S. military forces in 2003. (Read more about his life.)
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Last words: "I swear there is no God but Allah and Muhammad . . . "
(d. Dec. 30, 2006)
Claim to fame: He led troops in the American Revolution (do you remember the name of this painting?). He later became the first president of the United States. Here are his first words in office in 1789. (See photos)
Last words: (historians disagree between these three):
* "It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go."
* "I am just going. Have me decently buried; and don't let my body be put into the vault in less than three days after I am dead. Do you understand?
* "'Tis well, 'Tis well."
(d. Dec. 14, 1799)
Claim to fame: Renowned artist, sculptor, founder of this art form, some consider him the 20th century's most famous artist.
Last words: "Drink to me!" Other reports say "Drink to me. Drink to my health. You know I can't drink any more."
(d. April 8, 1973)
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