Historical Events tagged with "guiteau"
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Crime & Law
Charles J. Guiteau's Execution for Garfield's Assassination
June 30th, 1882 142 years ago
Charles J. Guiteau was executed in Washington, D.C. for the assassination of President James A. Garfield, who had been shot by Guiteau in July of the previous year. The assassination stemmed from Guiteau's delusional belief that he was entitled to a political position within the Garfield administration. His trial attracted national attention, culminating in a conviction for murder and sentencing to death. Guiteau’s public declarations and eccentric behavior garnered curiosity and outrage across the country as the execution date approached.
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