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James Garfield Timeline


Short Biography of President James Garfield
Lifespan: 1831 – 1881
Born on November 19, 1831, in Orange, Ohio
James Garfield was assassinated on September 19, 1881, in Elbberon, New Jersey
Twentieth President of America - His term in office was from 100 days in 1881

Why was James Garfield famous?
James Garfield was famous as the twentieth President of the United States of America. His presidency was short-lived due to an assassination attempt which led to his death.

The next US President was Chester Arthur.
 

1831

 

James Garfield was born on November 19, 1831, in Orange, Ohio

1846

 

Mexican-American War begins.

1858

 

James Garfield was married on November 11, 1858 to Lucretia Rudolph Garfield. They had  7 Children

1859

 

Oregon admission to the US
Harper's Ferry Raid

1860

 

Pony Express begins

1861

 

The American Civil War, also called the War between the States, was waged from April 1861 until April 1865. The 4 year war was between the federal government of the United States and 11 Southern states that asserted their right to secede (withdraw) from the Union. Abraham Lincolnwas the central figure of the American Civil War. James Garfield served as an officer in the Civil War

1859-61

 

Member of Ohio State Senate, 1859-61

1863-80

 

Member of U.S. House of Representatives, 1863-80

1863

 

Battle of Gettysburg

1864

 

Sand Creek Massacre

1865

 

Abraham Lincoln assassinated
United States Civil War ends

1866

 

Civil Rights Act of 1866
Ku Klux Klan founded

1867

 

Alaska Purchase from Russia

1872

 

1872 Scandal - He was implicated in the Credit Mobilier scandal in which congressmen were accused of turning a blind eye to corruption in the company

1880

 

Elected to United States Senate, 1880

1881

 

1881 James Garfield became the President of the United States of America but only lasted for from 100 days. James Garfield advocated hard money policies backed by gold.

1881

 

His term of office lasted for just 100 days in 1881 from March 4th until his death on September 19th 1881. James Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau, a disgruntled Republican.

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