[Answer] Who shot and mortally wounded President James A. Garfield?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who shot and mortally wounded President James A. Garfield?"

...On this day in 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker in Washington, D.C. As Garfield fell to the ground, Guiteau exclaimed, "I did it. I will go to jail for it. I am a Stalwart and Arthur will be President." After 11 weeks of intensive care, Garfield died from an infection and internal hemorrhage. The following day, Chester A. Arthur was inaugurated as the 21st president of the United States. Guiteau was convicted of Garfield’s murder and executed by hanging in 1882.

Who shot and mortally wounded President William B. McKinley on this day in 1901?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "Who shot and mortally wounded President William B. McKinley on this day in 1901? "

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States from March 4, 1897 until his assassination in September 1901, six months into his second term. McKinley led the nation to victory in the Spanish–American War, raised protective tariffs to promote American industry, and maintained the nation on the gold standard in a rejection of inflationary proposals.