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James A Garfield 20 th President; 1 term

James A Garfield 20 th President; 1 term. Luke 4 th grade. Introduction. Born: Nov. 19,1831 Cuyahoga County, Ohio Died: Sept. 19,1881 shot by C harles J. Guiteau Elected: March 4, 1881 49 years old Political Party: Republican. Early Life/Education. Parents: Abram and Eliza Garfield

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James A Garfield 20 th President; 1 term

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  1. James A Garfield20th President; 1 term Luke 4th grade

  2. Introduction • Born: Nov. 19,1831 Cuyahoga County, Ohio • Died: Sept. 19,1881 shot by Charles J. Guiteau • Elected: March 4, 1881 49 years old • Political Party: Republican

  3. Early Life/Education • Parents: Abram and Eliza Garfield • 3 siblings: Thomas, Mehitabel, Mary • parents were farmers • father died when 2 • educated 1 year Geauga academy • next year taught school: Chargin Falls, Ohio

  4. Family life • Wife: Lucrettia Rudolph • 7 children 2 died in childhood • 0 pets • Civil war officer

  5. Election • Ran against general Winfield Scott Hancock • Garfield won 214 to 155 • Vice president : Chester Arthur

  6. interesting facts • Last president born in a log cabin • Garfield could write good in a different language with each hand both at the same time • Second- shortest term in U.S. president history

  7. Work Cited • World book students • www.factmonster.com • www.enchantedlearning.com • James A. Garfield 20th President of the United States by: Megan M. Gunderson. 2009.

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