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Next to the assassination of Lincoln, his death was the greatest national misfortune ever caused to this country by the loss of a single life.
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gutenberg.orgGeorge F. Hoar: “Next to the assassination of Lincoln, his death was the greatest national misfortune ever caused to this country by the…”
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Hoar reflects on the impact of President Garfield's death, comparing it to Lincoln's assassination as a significant national tragedy.
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