What was the immediate consequence to Garfield after being shot?
Full Recovery
Temporary Paralysis
Death
Incapacitated
Answer
Incapacitated, Garfield suffered severe internal injuries and infection. His condition initially improved, but he eventually succumbed to infection-related complications on September 19, 1881, becoming the second U.S. president to be assassinated. The shooting highlighted the need for better presidential security measures and prompted changes in the Secret Service's protective protocols.
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