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No. President Garfield had the second shortest term at six months. The shortest term was served by William Henry Harrison, who fell ill following his inauguration and died of pneumonia after only one month in office.

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Garfield was shot in July of his first year and died 2 months later.

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President Garfield was shot four months into his term, and died of his wounds two months later.

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Garfield took office on March 4, 1881, was shot on July 2, and died on September 19.

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