President James Garfield's Assassination

The True Story Behind Netflix’s ‘Death by Lightning’ and the Assassination of James A. Garfield

Historic church where President Garfield preached finds new life at Hiram College

We talk about the brief but remarkable story of James A. Garfield, the 20th president of the United States. Garfield rose from poverty in Ohio, the last president born in a log cabin, and became a respected congressman known for his sharp mind and fiery speeches. However, his presidency was cut short when he was assassinated just four months into his term by a delusional office seeker. Garfield's death shocked the nation and gave momentum to civil service reform, leading to the Pendleton Act, th

Alexander Graham Bell Tried to Save a Dying James Garfield—But a Doctor’s Ego Stopped Him