James A. Garfield had served a mere four months as the 20th U.S. President when he was shot and mortally wounded by deranged office-seeker Charles Guiteau in 1881. This "American Experience" presentation takes a look at Garfield's life, from his service in the Union Army and the political factions behind his White House bid, to the facts behind the botched medical treatments that ultimately ensured his demise. 120 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English.
James A. Garfield had served a mere four months as the 20th U.S. President when he was shot and mortally wounded by deranged office-seeker Charles Guiteau in 1881. This "American Experience" presentation takes a look at Garfield's life, from his service in the Union Army and the political factions behind his White House bid, to the facts behind the botched medical treatments that ultimately ensured his demise. 120 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital 5.1; Subtitles: English.
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