Scene of the Assassination
This illustration depicts the scene within the Washington, D.C., train station where President James Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881 by Charles Guiteau, who had sought a position in the government but was rejected. Garfield succumbed to his wounds 11 weeks later.
- Artist
- W.T. Mathews
- Date of Work
- December 21, 1881
- Type
- Drawing
- Credit
- Library of Congress