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. Garfield
Known 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...