How Did President Garfield Die

He died from the fallacy of the time, which was getting the bullet out. He had so many people sticking their fingers inside his wound because they didn’t believe in the germ theory of diseases. So really, he died due to medical care of the time.

This Won't Hurt A Bit · 10 - GARFIELD AND THE BULLET · at 12:58 · July 17th, 2019 ·Transcript

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What Were Some Events That Occurred In 1881 at 1:47 Transcript
How Many Shots Were Fired At President Garfield at 4:17 Transcript
What Is Miasma at 5:34 Transcript
What Does “shock” Mean Physiologically at 7:57 Transcript
What Happens When Blood Cannot Circulate at 8:40 Transcript
What Are Two Reasons Why Dr. Bliss Couldn’t Find The Bullet In Garfield at 10:28 Transcript
How Did President Garfield Die at 12:58 Transcript
When Do Doctors Actually Remove A Bullet Out Of A Patient at 14:37 Transcript
Can You Get Lead Poisoning From A Bullet Wound at 17:43 Transcript
What Is Pus at 19:49 Transcript
Does A Bullet Ever Bring Foreign Matter Into A Body at 24:50 Transcript
What Are Some Things You Should Do If You Witness Someone Getting Shot at 25:52 Transcript

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