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DDH - The Misguided Messiah
The Dave Bowman Show
English - July 02, 2024 19:42 - 35 minutes - 12.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsNews dave bowman the show kfiv modesto navy submarines california Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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The story of Charles Guiteau and his attack on President James A. Garfield is a gripping tale of ambition, delusion, and tragedy. Charles Guiteau, a troubled and erratic individual, became fixated on President Garfield and convinced himself that he was destined to play a significant role in American politics. His unrelenting quest for recognition and power culminated in a fateful encounter on July 2, 1881, when he shot and fatally wounded President Garfield at a Washington, D.C. train station. This dramatic event not only shocked the nation but also underscored the vulnerabilities of political leaders and the profound consequences of mental instability.