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Title:
Murder of a president [DVD video]
Publication Date:
2016
Publication Information:
[United States] : PBS Distribution, [2016]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color with black & white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
ISBN:
9781627895606
Abstract:
Recounts the assassination and excruciating final months of President James Garfield's life. A brilliant scholar, courageous general, and fervent abolitionist, Garfield never wanted the job of president. But once in office, he worked tirelessly to reunite a nation still divided 15 years after the Civil War. As he lay dying, the North and South came together to pray for his recovery.
General Note:
Based on the book Destiny of the republic by Candice Millard.
"Romance, Madness, Medicine, and the Death of James A. Garfield."
Originally broadcast as an episode of the program American experience, February 2, 2016.
Performers:
Narrator, Michael Murphy.
Featuring, Shuler Hensley, Kathryn Erbe, Will Janowitz.
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (16x9); 5.1 surround.
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Language:
English
Additional Language:
Closed-captioned; English dialogue with optional English subtitles.
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Contained in (work) : American experience (Television program)
Audience:
Rating: TVPG.
