Contrary to my belief, Garfield didn't die as a direct result of the assassination attempt. He was shot in July 1881 and didn't die until the middle of September. Does anyone know more about that? Was he shot in the belly, for instance?

Chester A. Arthur finished out Garfield's term but his (Republican) party didn't support him for his own term, but instead nominated James G. Blaine. That's when Grover Cleveland won the presidency.

As much as I like history you'd think I'd get these things straight in my mind!

Ebbie