Death by Lightning (The True Story Behind the Assassination of James A. Garfield)
Henrietta P. Jenson
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INTRODUCTION
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The Tragic End of President James A. Garfield
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Overview of Garfield’s Presidency
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The Role of Charles Guiteau in His Assassination
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A Medical Tragedy That Changed U.S. History
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CHAPTER ONE
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James A. Garfield: The Rise of an Unlikely President
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Early Life and Education of Garfield
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The Civil War Hero and Political Aspirant
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Garfield’s Political Ideals and Vision for America
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CHAPTER TWO
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Charles Guiteau: The Man Behind the Gun
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Childhood and Early Struggles
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Guiteau’s Obsession with Power and Rejection
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The Path to Assassination: Guiteau’s Delusional Belief in His Role
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CHAPTER THREE
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The Assassination: The Day That Changed Everything
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The Baltimore and Potomac Station Shooting
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The Immediate Aftermath of the Attack
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Garfield’s Strength and Struggle for Survival
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CHAPTER FOUR
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The Doctors Who Failed Garfield
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Dr. D. Willard Bliss and His Unconventional Methods
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The Dangers of Unsterilized Medical Tools and Practices
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The Influence of Civil War Medical Practices on Garfield’s Treatment
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CHAPTER FIVE
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The Surgeons’ Blunders: How Medical Negligence Led to Garfield’s Death
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The Failure to Recognize Advances in Antiseptic Techniques
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The Use of Unsanitized Instruments and Probing
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The Misdiagnosis of Garfield’s Wound
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The Path to Garfield’s Death
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CHAPTER SIX
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Alexander Graham Bell’s Attempt to Save Garfield
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The Introduction of the “Induction Balance”
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The Challenges of Using New Technology in Medical Emergencies
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The Unsuccessful Search for the Bullet
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A Revolutionary Idea, A Tragic Outcome
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CHAPTER SEVEN
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The Decision to Move Garfield: The Final Attempt to Save His Life
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Relocation to Long Branch, New Jersey
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The Physical and Emotional Toll on Garfield and His Family
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The Final Hours of President Garfield’s Life
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CHAPTER EIGHT
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The Autopsy: What Really Killed James A. Garfield
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The Findings of the Autopsy and the Real Cause of Death
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Public Reaction and the Fall of Dr. D. Willard Bliss
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The Shift Toward Antiseptic Medicine in the U.S.
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A Tragic Legacy
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CHAPTER NINE
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Charles Guiteau on Trial: The Legal and Psychological Drama
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Guiteau’s Defense: “I Was Acting Under God’s Command”
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The Role of Mental Illness in His Actions
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The Legal Outcome: Guiteau’s Death Sentence
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A Legacy of Legal and Psychological Questions
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CHAPTER TEN
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The Legacy of Garfield’s Death: A Turning Point in American History
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Garfield’s Impact on the Civil Service Reform Movement
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The Role of His Death in Advancing Medical Science
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Chester A. Arthur’s Presidency and the Shift in Political Ideals
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A Lasting Legacy
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CONCLUSION
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The Enduring Lessons from Garfield’s Tragedy
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Reflecting on the Cost of Political Ambition and Obsession
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The Evolution of American Medicine and the Importance of Hygiene
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The Continuing Relevance of Garfield’s Leadership and His Final Legacy
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A National Tragedy that Sparked Change
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