THE HEADSHAKE THAT CHANGED HISTORY  And Other Stories

THE HEADSHAKE THAT CHANGED HISTORY And Other Stories

Author: Bruce Carlson July 22, 2025 Duration: 18:45
We depart from our Chester Arthur Series briefly with a focus on the moment Garfield was shot, and how a quick action by James Blaine, Secretary of State and no political friend to Arthur, might have changed history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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