James A. Garfield
United States, 1831 - 1881
Ohio State Senator (1859-1861)
Republican Presidential Nominee (1880)
U.S. President (1881)
From March to September 1881, James Abram Garfield served as the 20th president of the United States. Four months into his presidency, Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau. Garfield died two months later, making him the president with the second-shortest term in US history.
Republican Presidential Nominee (1880)
U.S. President (1881)
From March to September 1881, James Abram Garfield served as the 20th president of the United States. Four months into his presidency, Garfield was assassinated by Charles J. Guiteau. Garfield died two months later, making him the president with the second-shortest term in US history.
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