EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 6 P. M. The President has slept a few moments, but is manifestly weaker. Pulse 140, and feeble. He is
Category: Garfield Assassination
A reenactment of the official bulletins released to the public by the physicians to President Garfield following the shooting on July 2, 1881.
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 4 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 4 P. M. President’s condition is now somewhat less favorable. Evidences of internal hemorrhage being distinctly recognized. Pulse, 130; temperature
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 12:35 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 12.35 P. M. The reaction from the shock of the injury has been very gradual. He is suffering some pain,
President Garfield’s Condition: July 2, 1881, 12 PM
EXECUTIVE MANSION, July 2, 1881. 12 M. The President is somewhat restless, but is suffering less pain. Pulse 112. Some nausea and vomiting have recently
“The President is somewhat restless…”
By Jeffrey S. Reznick and Lenore Barbian Reenacting the Summer of 1881, and the Days Following the Assassination of President James A. Garfield One-hundred and