Destiny of the Republic
U.S. History from 1877
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of the President
January 31, 2014
The “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of the President”, is a monograph which takes readers through the life of James Abram Garfield’s rise from near nothing to Presidential power. Readers get a look at what President Garfield’s life was like while simultaneously getting a glimpse into the lives of his assassins as well. Throughout the story, readers will see the lives of those who impacted Garfield’s life, and how Garfield impacted America, even after death.
President James Garfield did not have much as a young boy, but with his mother’s insistence, school was the most important thing for him to focus on. Garfield was very educated but instead of choosing academics after college, he chose politics and war. After involvement in a two wars while also dabbling in politics, Garfield was nominated by the Republican Party to run for President of the Unites States. At first Garfield did not want to be in the running, but since that is what America voted for he fought for the presidency, and won, defeating Democrat Winfield Hancock. Throughout his presidency Garfield was very trusting and kind. So kind he never thought that one of his “office seekers” would ever try to kill him. His name is Charles Guiteau, he spent most of his days in and out of the White House waiting room sending Garfield notes. Guiteau believed he was going to make it someday big in politics. He also believed he was the reason Garfield was president. Guiteau’s life was based on politics, especially President Garfield. After being up at the White House so many times Guiteau started to hear many issues going on; with his knowledge he spoke to Secretary Blaine about the Paris consulship. Blaine had enough, he told Guiteau to never to speak to him again and that pushed Guiteau over the edge. Right away
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of the President
January 31, 2014
The “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of the President”, is a monograph which takes readers through the life of James Abram Garfield’s rise from near nothing to Presidential power. Readers get a look at what President Garfield’s life was like while simultaneously getting a glimpse into the lives of his assassins as well. Throughout the story, readers will see the lives of those who impacted Garfield’s life, and how Garfield impacted America, even after death.
President James Garfield did not have much as a young boy, but with his mother’s insistence, school was the most important thing for him to focus on. Garfield was very educated but instead of choosing academics after college, he chose politics and war. After involvement in a two wars while also dabbling in politics, Garfield was nominated by the Republican Party to run for President of the Unites States. At first Garfield did not want to be in the running, but since that is what America voted for he fought for the presidency, and won, defeating Democrat Winfield Hancock. Throughout his presidency Garfield was very trusting and kind. So kind he never thought that one of his “office seekers” would ever try to kill him. His name is Charles Guiteau, he spent most of his days in and out of the White House waiting room sending Garfield notes. Guiteau believed he was going to make it someday big in politics. He also believed he was the reason Garfield was president. Guiteau’s life was based on politics, especially President Garfield. After being up at the White House so many times Guiteau started to hear many issues going on; with his knowledge he spoke to Secretary Blaine about the Paris consulship. Blaine had enough, he told Guiteau to never to speak to him again and that pushed Guiteau over the edge. Right away
Cited: Millard, Candice. The Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President. New York: Doubleday, 2011. Print.