The story of James Garfield, who rose from obscurity to become America's 20th President — and Charles Guiteau, the man who assassinated him.
2025-11-06
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, the lives of Ohio Congressman James Garfield and newly released convict Charles Guiteau are forever altered.
In the runup to Election Day, Garfield welcomes the nation to his front porch, while Guiteau struggles to ingratiate himself with Party leadership.
Treachery from within the White House complicates Garfield's attempts to appoint a Cabinet. Guiteau tries everything to secure a Presidential audience.
Conkling goes on the offensive as Garfield challenges the New York political machine. Isolated and desperate, Guiteau weighs a history-making decision.
James Garfield
Charles Guiteau
Chester A. Arthur
Roscoe Conkling
James Blaine
Crete Garfield
Irvin Garfield
Abram Garfield
Jim Garfield Jr.
Harry Garfield
Tom Platt
Levi Morton
Joe Brown
Mollie Garfield
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