'He could have been remarkable': The tragic murder of forgotten US President James Garfield
- Posted on November 8, 2025
- By BBC News
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'He could have been remarkable': The tragic murder of forgotten US President James Garfield

In the late 19th Century, James Garfield promised progress and reform – but four months after his inauguration he was shot. New series Death by Lightning explores his life and legacy.