Dark Horse: James A. Garfield
Mr. Ackerman discussed his book, Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield, published by Avalon… read more
Mr. Ackerman discussed his book, Dark Horse: The Surprise Election and Political Murder of President James A. Garfield, published by Avalon Publishing Group. He described the politics behind the dark horse campaign and subsequent assassination of the twentieth U.S. president several months after his inauguration. After his presentation he answered audience members' questions. close
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