Garfield was the second of four United States Presidents who were assassinated.“ Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President” by Candice Millard was published in 2011. Only William Henry Harrison's presidency, of 31 days, was shorter. Garfield's presidency lasted just 200 days-from March 4, 1881, until his death on September 19, 1881, as a result of being shot by assassin Charles J.

Arthur, as the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. He proposed substantial civil service reform, eventually passed by Congress in 1883 and signed into law by his successor, Chester A. As President, Garfield advocated a bi-metal monetary system, agricultural technology, an educated electorate, and civil rights for African-Americans. Garfield appointed several African-Americans to prominent federal positions. Garfield made notable diplomatic and judiciary appointments, including a U.S. naval power and purging corruption in the Post Office Department. Garfield's accomplishments as President included a controversial resurgence of Presidential authority above Senatorial courtesy in executive appointments energizing U.S. James Abram Garfield (Novem– September 19, 1881) served as the 20th President of the United States (1881), after completing nine consecutive terms in the U.S. Garfield's presidency lasted just 200 days …more

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