Knowledge unlocks a world of possibilities The Robinson Library Knowledge unlocks a world of possibilities

The Robinson Library About The Library Sitemap Terms of Use Contact Information Navigation Help

American History.United States: General History and Description.Late Nineteenth Century, 1865-1900.
President James Garfield James Garfield's Administration, 1881.
 
Available Titles
An Overview of James Garfield's AdministrationAn Overview of James Garfield's Administration Nobody knows what kind of President Garfield would have been, because he was assassinated only a few months after taking office. Garfield spent most of his short time in office filling government jobs with his political supporters.
A Chronology of Ulysses Gran'ts Life and CareerA Chronology of James Abram Garfield's Life and Career Before becoming President, James Garfield was successful as professor, college president, Civil War general, and U.S. Congressman. He spoke and wrote well, read widely, and even composed poetry. He loved to entertain his friends by writing Greek with one hand and at the same time writing Latin with the other.
The Death of President GarfieldThe Presidential Campaign of 1876 On July 2, 1881, President Garfield was about to leave Washington to attend the 25th reunion of his class at Williams College. As he stood in the railroad station, a stranger stepped out of the crowd and fired two pistol shots at him. One bullet grazed the President's arm, but the other lodged in his back.
The Robinson Library --> American History. --> United States: General History and Description. --> Late Nineteenth Century, 1865-1900.

This page was last updated on 09/14/2011.