The Assassination of James A. Garfield

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In this episode of Compact Murder, we look at the assassination of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. What began as a political grievance in the mind of Charles Guiteau became one of the most shocking crimes in American history, followed by weeks of suffering, mounting public anxiety, and a national reckoning over patronage, politics, and presidential security. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #JamesAGarfield, #CharlesGuiteau, #PresidentialAssassination, #AmericanHistory, #CompactMurder

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