A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 8, Part 1: James A. Garfield

A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Volume 8, Part 1, published in 1897, documents the messages and papers from the presidencies of James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, and the first term of Grover Cleveland. Covering the period from March 4, 1881, to March 4, 1889, it includes Garfield's inaugural address and addresses key topics such as civil service reform, governance, and national unity. This compilation is a significant resource for understanding the political landscape and administrative actions during a transformative era in U.S. history, particularly following Garfield's assassination.