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Death by Lightning: A Riveting Historical Drama Illuminating a Brief Presidency

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Death by Lightning: A Riveting Historical Drama Illuminating a Brief Presidency
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'Death by Lightning' is a brisk, well-acted Netflix miniseries that explores the brief presidency of James A. Garfield and his assassin Charles Guiteau, set against the chaotic post-Civil War political landscape, highlighting themes of ambition, corruption, and missed opportunities, with strong performances from Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen.

Topics:entertainmenthistory#19th-century-politics#abraham-garfield#assassination#historical-drama#history#netflix
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