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James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States and served from March 4, 1881 to September 19, 1881.

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People who influenced James Garfield?

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Some people who influenced James Garfield were his mother, Eliza Garfield, who valued education and instilled a strong work ethic in him, and his college mentor, William Rainey Harper, who encouraged Garfield to pursue higher education and a career in public service. Additionally, Garfield was influenced by his experiences as a Union Army general during the Civil War, which shaped his views on leadership and government.

What is the a in James A Garfield?

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The "A" in James A Garfield stands for Abram.

What are 3 interesting facts about James Garfield?

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  1. James Garfield was the last president to be born in a log cabin, which he shared with his family in Ohio.
  2. He was proficient in multiple languages, including ancient Greek and Latin, and could simultaneously write in Latin with one hand while writing in Greek with the other.
  3. Garfield was ambidextrous and was known to write in two different languages at the same time: he would write Greek with his left hand and Latin with his right hand.

What is Garfields friends names?

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odie: dog arlene: girlfriend jon: owner nermal: kitten that pops up time to time

When was James A Garfield shot?

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Garfield was shot and fatally wounded on July 2, 1881.

Was it possible for James Garfield ride an electric locomotive why?

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No, it was not possible for James Garfield to ride an electric locomotive during his time. James Garfield served as the 20th President of the United States from 1881 to 1881, and electric locomotives were not in use until the late 19th century after his presidency.

What is an acrostic poem for James a Garfield?

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Just and fair leader Avid in his pursuits Man of empathy and valor Eternal legacy lives on

What accomplishments did James a Garfield have?

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James A. Garfield accomplished several notable things during his life. He served as a Union general in the American Civil War, played a key role in the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, and was elected as the 20th President of the United States in 1881. Unfortunately, his presidency was cut short when he was assassinated just a few months into his term.

Did James Garfield in office?

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yes because he was shot in the back which did not kill him. the tools used did

How long did president Garfield live after he was shot?

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Accoridng to the death record, Lincoln was pronounced dead at 7:22 AM on April 15th, 1865 by Dr. Joseph K. Barnes; nine hours after he was shot.

What was James A Garfield's campaign slogan?

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he serves his party best who serves his country best.

How many days was James Garfield president?

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President James Abram Garfield actually was in office barely four months when he was shot in the back by anarchist Guiteau on July 12, 1881. Garfield died after a long struggle on September 19, 1881.

Where did president James abram Garfield live?

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Garfield lived in Ohio virtually all of his life and had a long record of public service in Ohio when he elected President.

What important things did James Garfield accopplish during his presidency?

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He served in the military, became president and became a general in Rosecrans

How tall was President James Garfield?

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James Garfield was 6 ft 0 in.

Who killed James Garfield?

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Charles J. Guiteau, a lawyer and disappointed office-seeker as the assassin of Garfield. Guiteau felt that he was owed an appointment to a federal job and after he was refused , he decided to shoot the President. Guiteau shot Garfield in July but the President lingered on until September when he finally succumbed.
His name was Charles J. Guiteau. Garfield did not appoint him to the federal office that he wanted .

When did James Abram Garfield get shot?

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James Garfield got shot at the Baltimore and Potomac railway station in Washington, DC. He was hit with two bullets. One merely grazed his right arm, but the second did real damage. It entered his lower back, struck some ribs and lodged near his pancreas.

James A. Garfield vice president?

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No- he was never VP. He was an 8-term congressman when he was nominated for president.