Michael Shannon is “very honored to be an American.” “With all its bumps, bruises, and imperfections, I do still enjoy living in America,” Shannon explained. “It’s important not to abandon America just because you’re unhappy with how it’s being managed in the moment.” Shannon portrays President James A. Garfield in Netflix’s new miniseries “Death By Lightning,” which tells the story of Garfield’s rise from obscurity to become America’s 20th President. Garfield’s tenacity is what inspired and ultimately drew Shannon to take on the role. “What I found so inspiring about Garfield is that he was constantly, genuinely trying to improve the health of the country,” Shannon said. “He realized that the country itself had a health that needed taken care of. People like that are few and far between, unfortunately.” #michaelshannon #ushistory #nationalpride #tv #politics