Garfield’s presidency was so short, historians debate whether he actually did anything presidential besides getting shot.
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Canal Boy to President
Garfield went from canal boy to president. It was the ultimate American dream, if your dream included getting shot by…
📅 June 9, 2025
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Guiteau's Delusion
Garfield was killed by Charles Guiteau, who thought God told him to do it. Divine command or just plain crazy?…
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Garfield's Intelligence
James Garfield was probably the smartest president ever elected. Unfortunately, intelligence doesn't protect against bullets.
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Credit Mobilier Scandal
Garfield was involved in the Credit Mobilier scandal before becoming president. Even the clean presidents had some dirt on them.
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Garfield's Military Service
Garfield was a Civil War general before becoming president. Military leadership translated well to politics, when he had time to…
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Log Cabin Birth
Garfield was the last president born in a log cabin. America's log cabin presidential streak ended with him.
📅 June 9, 2025
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