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Born
James Garfield was born in Moreland Hills Ohio,
His father later died when he was a infant. -
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Education
he attended the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute. (later renamed Hiram College) -
Family
Garfield married Lucretia Rudolph, a former pupil then they went on and had seven children. -
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Employment
He began to start getting interested in law and politic he was elected for Ohio state Senate. -
Politics
he won a seat in Congress representing Ohio's 19th Congressional District. -
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Presidency
He was voted for president. -
Death
he died from assassination -
Legacy
Garfield advocated agricultural technology, an educated electorate, and civil rights for African Americans.