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James A. Garfield was shot in Washington, D.C. on July 2nd, 1881 at 9:30am. His assassin was Charles J. Guiteau who believed that an essay he had written was responsible for Garfield's victory. Guiteau demanded a diplomatic post for his services, but was denied the position. Garfield then set out to kill the ungrateful president. Garfield died eleven weeks later from the wound on September 19th, 1881, less than four months after taking office as the 20th President of the United States. Garfield became the 2nd president to be assassinated.
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When did Assassination of James A. Garfield happen?
Assassination of James A. Garfield happened on 1881-07-02.
What act did the assassination of James Garfield cause?
The Pendleton Act.
President whose assassination prompted the pendleton act?
James Garfield
What were the reasons or details about the assassination of James Garfield?
It was an unhappy office seeker.
What event made chester arthur president?
The assassination of James Garfield
Did the assassination of McKinley bring about an end to the Spoils System?
No, James A. Garfield did.
The assassination of James Garfield helped create support for what?
The Pendelton Civil Service Act.
Who sang a song of the assassination of James Garfield?
It was johnny cash,the name of the song was mr.garfield
Who was the killer of James Garfield?
President James A. Garfield was killed by Charles J. Guiteau. The assassination occurred less than four months into Garfield's term as the 20th president of the Unietd States in 1881.
What event changed the Republican Party's position on civil service?
The Assassination of President James Garfield
What event changed the republican party's position on civil reform?
The Assassination of President James Garfield
What event changed the republican party's on civil service reform?
The Assassination of President James Garfield
