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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | James Abram Garfield |
| Date of Birth | 19 November 1831 |
| Place of Birth | Moreland Hills, 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 | Politician, Educator, Lawyer, Military Officer |
| Years of Activity | 1861-1881 |
| Brief Information | James A. Garfield served as the 20th President of the United States from March 4, 1881, until his assassination in September of the same year. Prior to his presidency, he had a distinguished career as a Union Army general during the Civil War and served for many years in the U.S. House of Representatives. His presidency was cut short by an assassin's bullet, leaving his reform agenda largely unfulfilled. |