James A. Garfield – Biography, Presidency & Assassination
James A. Garfield is also known as James Abram Garfield (Orange, Ohio, 19 of November of 1831 - Long Branch, New Jersey, 19 of September of 1881) was the 20th President of the United States. He became the second president assassinated in the United States - Abraham Lincoln had suffered the same fatality, also while in office.His presidency is the second shortest in United States history, after that of William Henry Harrison, lasting only six months and fifteen days. Quick Facts: James A. GarfieldKnown for: 20th President of the United States Born: November 19, 1831, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Parents: Abram Garfield, Eliza Ballou Garfield Died: September 19, 1881, in Elberon, New Jersey Education: Williams College Spouse: Lucretia Rudolph Children: seven; two d...