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American Experience: Murder of a President DVD

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Item #: WA9702
Murder of a President recounts the assassination and excruciating final months of President James Garfield's life. A brilliant scholar, courageous general, and fervent abolitionist, Garfield never wanted the job of president. But once in office, he worked tirelessly to reunite a nation still divided 15 years after the Civil War. As he lay dying, the North and South came together ... More
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Murder of a President recounts the assassination and excruciating final months of President James Garfield's life. A brilliant scholar, courageous general, and fervent abolitionist, Garfield never wanted the job of president. But once in office, he worked tirelessly to reunite a nation still divided 15 years after the Civil War. As he lay dying, the North and South came together to pray for his recovery.

Producer: Rob Rapley, Kathryn Lord, Stephanie Haberman Bordas
Production Company: WGBH
Production Year: 2015
Copyright Year: 2016
Rating: TV-PG
Narrator: Michael Murphy
Number of Discs: 1
Length: 120 minutes
Subtitled: Y
Audio Format: 5.1 Surround
Aspect Ratio: 16x9 Widescreen

6 Reviews
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Lw
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
06/15/21
Garfield
Review by Lw on 06/15/21 review stating Garfield
A great story about how bad medicine was back then
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Austen L.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
06/15/21
A must see!!
Review by Austen L. on 06/15/21 review stating A must see!!
If you like history, this excellent program is a must see. Who knew what a fascinating figure President Garfield was? His murder was a true loss for our country and the story behind it makes for a fascinating episode on American Experience. Highly recommended!!
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Ferg
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
06/15/21
A Great Look at the Gilded Age
Review by Ferg on 06/15/21 review stating A Great Look at the Gilded Age
Outstanding show that moves at a nice pace on the death of President James A. Garfield in 1881. From the political intrigue within the Republican Party between party bosses and reformers, to the look at crazed assassin Charles Guiteau, and finally, the horrific medical treatment the president received from his doctor; this story will entertain and inform. A mixture of photographs, historian comments, and nicely done acting of key events will be well received by history buffs and those just seeking an interesting and somewhat unknown part of American history.
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M
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
EXCELLENT
Review by M on 07/17/20 review stating EXCELLENT
Excellent DVD presenting the life and contributions of a local and national hero! We thoroughly enjoyed the program and ordered the DVD. Very informative and clear!
M
Missing L.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
Fascinating
Review by Missing L. on 07/17/20 review stating Fascinating
Our family watched this program when it aired. We knew little about James Garfield, and were amazed at how little we knew about his life, brief presidency and his tragic death.
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Ed M.
Anonymous User
5.0 star rating
07/17/20
What an Amazing True Story!!! Highly Recommend
Review by Ed M. on 07/17/20 review stating What an Amazing True Story!!! Highly Recommend
PBS does a wonderful job telling this incredible story of a beloved American President during his lifetime and tragic death. Important contribution to our understanding of American history. Please do more of the same.

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Ed M. reviewed American Experience: Murder of a President DVD
5 star rating
What an Amazing True Story!!! Highly Recommend
Review by Ed M. review stating What an Amazing True Story!!! Highly Recommend
PBS does a wonderful job telling this incredible story of a beloved American President during his lifetime and tragic death. Important contribution to our understanding of American history. Please do more of the same.
M
Missing L. reviewed American Experience: Murder of a President DVD
5 star rating
Fascinating
Review by Missing L. review stating Fascinating
Our family watched this program when it aired. We knew little about James Garfield, and were amazed at how little we knew about his life, brief presidency and his tragic death.
M
M reviewed American Experience: Murder of a President DVD
5 star rating
EXCELLENT
Review by M review stating EXCELLENT
Excellent DVD presenting the life and contributions of a local and national hero! We thoroughly enjoyed the program and ordered the DVD. Very informative and clear!
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