Exploring the Tragic and Comedic Legacy of Historical Figures in 'Death by Lightning'
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The article recounts the tragic assassination of US President James Garfield, highlighting his ambitious presidency, the contrasting lives of Garfield and his assassin Guiteau, and the political tensions of the era, including Garfield's efforts to reform the spoils system and his appointment of Frederick Douglass.
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