James Garfield

James Garfield

Who was James Garfield?

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Career Highlights

In office March 4, 1881 – September 19, 1881
Vice President	Chester A. Arthur

Born	James Abram Garfield November 19, 1831 Moreland Hills, Ohio

Died	September 19, 1881 Elberon, New Jersey

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio’s 19h district
In office March 4, 1863 – November 8, 1880

Chair of the House Appropriations Committee
In office March 4, 1871 – March 4, 1875

Chair of the House Financial Services Committee
In office March 4, 1869 – March 4, 1871

Chair of the House Military Affairs Committee
In office March 4, 1867 – March 4, 1869

Political party	Republican

Education	Hiram College Williams College

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