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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 an... ... 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


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Ed M. reviewed American Experience: Murder of a President DVD
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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.
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Missing L. reviewed American Experience: Murder of a President DVD
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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.
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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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