James A. Garfield

Title

James A. Garfield

Description

President James Garfield was shot twice in the back by an assassin, Charles Guiteau, only five months after taking the oath of office. The attack took place at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station on Sixth Street. Garfield survived the attack but was extremely ill for two months. He finally died in September, 1881.

Source

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original photograph.

Coverage

First Name

James

Last Name

Garfield

Birth Date

11/19/1831

Birthplace

Moreland Hills, Ohio

Death Date

09/19/1881

Occupation

Biographical Text

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States as well as a US Representative for Ohio, a Brigadier General, and college President. Learn more about Garfield from the Library of Congress.

Description

President James Garfield was shot twice in the back by an assassin, Charles Guiteau, only five months after taking the oath of office. The attack took place at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station on Sixth Street. Garfield survived the attack but was extremely ill for two months. He finally died in September, 1881.

Creator

James A. Garfield

Birth Date

11/19/1831

Death Date

09/19/1881

Coverage

1860-1889

Source

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original photograph.