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James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau in 1881. This assassination attempt eventually led to Garfield's death. The bullet was lodged near Garfield's spine and could not be located by doctors. What contemporary American scientist and inventor created a metal detector to try (unsuccessfully) locating the bullet for removal?

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1. James Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau in 1881. This assassination attempt eventually led to Garfield's death. The bullet was lodged near Garfield's spine and could not be located by doctors. What contemporary American scientist and inventor created a metal detector to try (unsuccessfully) locating the bullet for removal?





 
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