JAMES a GARFIELD

BASIC INFO.

• Was born on November 19,1831
• Died September 19,1881
• His home state was Ohio
• Occupation/political experience: [below]
• Completed nine consecutive terms in u.s. House of reps.

ELECTION!!

• Elected in 1880
• In office in from March 4 1881 to
• September 19 1881
• Political part was republican
• He defeated Winfield Scott handcock

Events!!
On the morning of July 2 1881 on the way to Williams collage to give a speech James Garfield was shot twice in the back and killed

Accomplishments
*resorted the superiority of the president over the u.s. Senate on executive appointments.
*initiated reform on the post office departments notorious star route rings

INTERESTING FACTS!!!!!!!!
*He was the first left handed president
*To stay in shape James Garfield liked to juggle Indian clubs

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