Story of Garfield

Story of Garfield
The 'Story of Garfield' is a concise biography of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, written by William Gunion Rutherford. Published in the early 20th century, it details Garfield's rise from humble beginnings on an Ohio farm to his election to Congress in 1862 and later to the Senate in 1880. His presidency was tragically short, lasting only 200 days from March 4, 1881, until his death on September 19, 1881, due to an assassination attempt by Charles J. Guiteau. This biography highlights Garfield's significant yet brief impact on American politics.

