The Assassination of Pres. James Garfield

“Garfield is, I think, one of the greatest tragedies in the American presidency.  He's a man who held such promise for the country at a time where we really were on this path, this post-Civil War path of hopefully bringing the country forward.  He had such great ideas, he was so smart, so compassionate and then to have his presidency cut down, to me, is such a tragedy."

Tour Guide Tell All delves into the unlikely stories of Charles Guiteau, a madman struggling to find his place in the world, and James Garfield, a man who worked his way from nothing to become a soldier, a scholar, and a statesman, and how their two lives intersect and end in blood.

Join us as we discuss politics, assassination, sex cults, and the Civil War  - plus a Broadway musical for good measure!

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If you’re interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful:

• Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness by Candice Millard
• United States House of Representatives - The Unveiling of the James A. Garfield Statue
• Smithsonian Magazine - The Stalking of the President
• Atlantic Magazine - This Is The Brain that Show President James Garfield
• National Museum of Health and Medicine 
• "The Ballad of Guiteau" from Assassins (The Broadway Cast Recording)
• "Mister Garfield" by Johnny Cash

You’re Listening To: Becca Grawl, Rebecca Fachner

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

Technical & Admin Work Done During Naptime: Canden Arciniega 

Intro/Outro Music: Well-Seasoned from Audio Hero