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No, that honor belongs to William Henry Harrison, the 9th president.

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No. Garfield had the second-shortest term at six months. The shortest-serving President was William Henry Harrison, who died of pneumonia after only one month in office.

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No. His term was the second shortest. William Henry Harrison served only one month before he died in office in 1841.

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No, the shortest U. S. Presidency was that of ninth President William Henry Harrison, who served 31 days from his inauguration on March 4, 1841 until his death on April 4, 1841.

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Who served for the second shortest time as US President?

James A. Garfield served for a shorter time than anyone but W, H. Harrison.


Why did James Garfield had the second shortest time in office?

Garfield was shot and killed soon after he took office. if that if what you want to know.


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US President James A. Garfield was inaugurated in March of 1881. He was assassinated after serving only 5 months in office.


Why did james a garfield have such a short term?

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.