| Full Name |
James Abram Garfield |
| Date of Birth |
19 November 1831 |
| Place of Birth |
Orange Township, Ohio, United States |
| Date of Death |
19 September 1881 |
| Place of Death |
Elberon, New Jersey, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Williams College |
| Profession |
Lawyer, Educator, General, President |
| Years of Activity |
1857-1881 |
| Brief Information |
James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1881, until his assassination in September of the same year. A Civil War general, he was a prominent figure in the Republican Party and advocated for civil service reform. His presidency was tragically cut short before significant legislative achievements could be realized. |