How Accurate was Netflix's "Death by Lightning?" – Episode 1: Garfield's Nomination

🔍 How Accurate Is Death by Lightning? – Episode 1: Garfield’s Nomination Welcome to the first episode of my series examining the historical accuracy of the Netflix original series Death by Lightning, inspired by Candice Millard’s brilliant book Destiny of the Republic. In today’s episode, we dive into Episode 1 and explore one of the most surprising political twists of the 19th century: the unexpected nomination of James A. Garfield. Was Garfield really a compromise candidate? How sudden was his rise to the top of the Republican ticket? And how faithfully does the show depict the drama of the 1880 convention? Let’s break down what the series gets right—and what history tells us actually happened. If you enjoy deep historical dives, accuracy breakdowns, and the real stories behind major TV series, don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you won’t miss future episodes. ⸻ 📜 Fair Use Disclaimer This video contains short clips from the Netflix series Death by Lightning used solely for commentary, criticism, and educational analysis. All video and audio clips belong to their respective copyright holders. Their use in this video qualifies as Fair Use under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act due to the transformative commentary and historical context provided. ⸻ 📚 Sources & Inspiration Based on: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard Analyzing: Death by Lightning (Netflix)