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The Poorest American President Was Shot by an Assassin but Killed by Doctors. What Is the Real Story of James Garfield?

Summary by Deník N
The new series Death by Lightning brings to life the dramatic and little-known story of American President James Garfield – a man who rose from a poor log cabin to the head of the White House. He had ambition and the potential to achieve great things. However, in 1881, he succumbed to the consequences of an assassination attempt and, in particular, the fatal mistakes of his attending physicians.
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The new series Death by Lightning brings to life the dramatic and little-known story of American President James Garfield – a man who rose from a poor log cabin to the head of the White House. He had ambition and the potential to achieve great things. However, in 1881, he succumbed to the consequences of an assassination attempt and, in particular, the fatal mistakes of his attending physicians.

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Deník N broke the news in on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
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