Charles Giteau was born on September 8, 1841 in Freeport, Illinois. At early age, the young Giteau went to study theology and law school. He inherited some of the wealth from his grandfather. He then uses some of the money to gain entrance into newly founded University of Michigan. After failing the examination exams, he took the remedial classes at local community college instead.
At community college, he fell in love with the religious sects. He is firm believer of Christ Second Coming and his religious groups felt that monogamy was against God’s doctrine. His fascination of his religious sect has encouraged him to join the community group in New York.
Later on, Giteau became mentally unstable and constantly had a lot of arguments with the church leader. He was later kicked out of his…show more content… He scratch Grant’s name and change it to Garfield’s name. His speech was entitled, “Garfield vs Hancock.” Hancock was a Democrat who is running for Presidential nomination. Giteau stated that the election of Hancock into Presidency was likely to create a second Civil War.
After the vote, the election of Garfield has nearly lost to Hancock. Giteau mentioned that it was his idea through his speech that directed the Republican Party into victory. He wrote to Garfield asking for diplomatic status to Paris or Vienna.
In March 1881, President Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States. Once more, Giteau applied for diplomatic post. He constantly sent letters to the Secretary of State that he deserved a position of appointment. He repeatedly said, “That his critical role in recent campaign has won the President his seat.” “The administration grew tired of his resolve, and the Secretary of State wrote back stated not to bother his administration again about Paris consulship as long as he
