How did President James Garfield die?

President James Garfield died as a result of assassination. He was shot on July 2, 1881, by Charles J. Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker who was angry about being denied a political appointment. Garfield was not killed immediately; he survived for several weeks after the shooting, but succumbed to infections and complications related to his wounds on September 19, 1881. This event brought attention to issues surrounding presidential security and the consequences of political patronage. The attack on Garfield marked a significant moment in U.S. history, leading to reforms in the political system, particularly the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, which aimed to reduce corruption by establishing a merit-based system for government employment.