Murder of a President

7.2/10 · 88 votesFeb 2, 201655 min

Ranked #8 of 8 in Season 28•−0.5 vs season avg

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The story of James Garfield, one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president, and his assassination by a deluded madman named Charles Guiteau. The story follows Garfield's unprecedented rise to power, his shooting only four months into his presidency, and its bizarre and heartbreaking

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Episode Summary

"Murder of a President" is episode 3 of American Experience season 28. It scored 7.2/10 from 88 votes, ranking #8 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.7). It aired on February 2, 2016.

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