The wounded President James A. Garfield being removed from the railway station in Washington D. C. where he was shot on 2 July 1881. Engraving from and English newspaper, 1881

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The wounded President James A. Garfield being removed from the railway station in Washington D. C. where he was shot on 2 July 1881. Engraving from and English newspaper, 1881

GARFIELD ASSASSINATION.
The wounded President James A. Garfield being removed from the railway station in Washington D.C. where he was shot on 2 July 1881. Engraving from and English newspaper, 1881

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1881 Abram Assassination Garfield Injured Railroad Station Railway Removal Republican Party Shoot Washington

EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful engraving captures the harrowing moment when President James A. Garfield was being removed from the railway station in Washington D. C. , after being shot on July 2,1881. The image showcases the chaotic scene as a crowd gathers outside the station, their faces filled with shock and concern for their wounded leader. President Garfield's injuries are evident as he is carefully carried away by a group of individuals, his body slumped and weakened by the assassination attempt. The late afternoon light casts long shadows on the exterior of the railway station, adding to the somber atmosphere surrounding this tragic event. The engraving, originally featured in an English newspaper in 1881, serves as a poignant reminder of how political tensions can escalate into acts of violence. As a prominent figure within the Republican Party and an advocate for civil rights during Reconstruction era America, President Garfield's shooting sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Despite efforts to save him through medical intervention, President Garfield succumbed to his injuries several months later. His untimely death marked not only a loss for American politics but also highlighted deep divisions within society at that time. This historical print provides us with a glimpse into one of America's darkest moments while serving as a testament to resilience and unity in times of adversity.

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