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James A. Garfield
James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th president of the United States from March 1881 until his assassination in September 1881.[1] Before he became president, he was a member of the U.S.
House of Representatives from 1863 to 1881.
He was the second president to be assassinated (killed while in office).
James a garfield bio
Four months into his presidency, on July 2, he was shot by Charles J. Guiteau. The wound was not immediately fatal, but the infections became worse and he died 79 days later on September 19, 1881. For almost half that time he was bedridden as a result of that shot.[2]
Early life
[change | change source]James Abram Garfield was born in Orange Township, now Moreland Hills, Ohio on November 19 1831.
His father died in 1833, when James Abram was 18 months old. He grew up cared for by his mother and an uncle.[3]
Education
[change | change source]In Orange Township, Garfield attended school,