Events with tag - James A. Garfield

November 19, 1831

Birth of James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, was born in a log cabin in Orange Township, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Born into poverty, he would rise to become a scholar, Civil War general, and ultimately the President of the United States.

March 4, 1881

Garfield's Presidency and Assassination

James A. Garfield was inaugurated as the 20th President of the United States on March 4, 1881. His presidency was tragically cut short when he was shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died from complications on September 19, 1881.