PRESIDENT JAMES A. GARFIELD

a web book by Rabbi Shmuel Jablon

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President James A. Garfield was a truly American story...He rose from being a poor boy growing up in a log cabin (the last U.S. President to do so) to become a college president, general, congressman and later President of the United States!

Yet, the story is also a sad American tale of what could have been...President Garfield was shot by an assassin just 120 days into his presidency.  After a painful 80 days, he passed away.  People can only guess what he may have accomplished as president.

This web page is an introduction to the life of Garfield.  You will also see many web links.  They will help you to complete an assignment on the projects page.

Click here for Chapter 1...Garfield's Early Life

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