A President Forgotten: James Garfield Part Two

About this episode

This episode concludes the story of President James Garfield, focusing on his brief presidency and the events leading to his assassination.

Join me for the concluding chapter of President James Garfield. After spending nearly two decades in Congress, James Garfield became the dark horse candidate for the 1880 presidential election. Yet, he would serve only a few months before being struck down by an assassin's bullet - and medical malpractice. Tune into learn about the few achievements of Garfield's brief presidency and the notorious shooting that claimed the life of a president in his prime. Support the show

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Host: Alycia Asai

Topics covered

• James Garfield
• presidential history
• assassination
• medical malpractice
• political achievements

Keywords

• James Garfield
• presidency
• assassination
• 1880 election
• medical malpractice

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