For 10 points, name this 1881 incident in which Charles Guiteau shot the US President.
Many historians believe that this event was exacerbated by the incompetence of Dr. Willard Bliss. Its perpetrator opted not to carry out this event in New Jersey out of deference to another man's ill wife, Lucretia. This event was perpetrated by the author of a speech denouncing Winfield Scott Hancock. Alexander Graham Bell tested a metal detector in an attempt to help its victim. This incident took place at a railroad station in Washington, D.C., and its perpetrator shouted "I am a Stalwart of the Stalwarts!" It led to the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act because its perpetrator insanely believed he deserved a consulship. For 10 points, name this 1881 incident in which Charles Guiteau shot the US President.
Many historians believe that this event was exacerbated by the incompetence of Dr. Willard Bliss.
the assassination of James Garfield [accept synonyms for "assassination"] &lt;Cheyne&gt;