Garfield was sworn into presidency in March of 1881. He was the 20th president of the United States of America (James A. Garfield). His reign in office was the second shortest in U.S. history due to an assassination. Garfield failed to make any major accomplishments during his presidency because of this. His assassination played a major role in presidency.
President Garfield was assassinated on July 2nd, 1881, only a few short months after he was sworn into office (Life and Death in the White House). He was shot by Charles Guiteau, who was a distressed man. Garfield fought a major battle of blood poisoning after he was shot, but unfortunately lost the battle. He died on September 19th, 1881.
In conclusion, James A. Garfield was a major statement in history that formed America as it is today. Despite his difficult beginning life, he was still, and to this day, is a noble and honored man for his major accomplishments. Many people have been famous for their contribution to shaping America, but James A. Garfield was truly one of the greatest, working hard, and serving our