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The United States v. Charles Guiteau
FromHistory on Trial
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Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In 1881, President James Garfield was assassinated by a man named Charles Guiteau. The American public, understandably, wanted vengeance. But as the government began to prepare for Guiteau’s trial, a problem emerged: Guiteau, some experts believed, was insane, and might not have been responsible for his actions. Could justice be achieved in a case like this? Guiteau's dramatic trial put that question to the test...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Mar 21, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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