Presidential Assassinations | Murder for Spoils | 1
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Autopsy found that the bullet was not near Garfield's liver as Bliss had insisted. The autopsy also found clear proof of severe septic poisoning. His body was riddled with large abscesses and he had infection induced pneumonia in both of his lungs. Gato might never have believed he was entitled to a position in Garfield's government or that by killing the reform minded President he could ensure that the system would remain intact. As these cries to end political patronage grew louder Civil service reform found an unlikely champion - Chester Arthur.
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