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Title
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James A. Garfield
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Description
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President James Garfield was shot twice in the back by an assassin, Charles Guiteau, only five months after taking the oath of office. The attack took place at the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad Station on Sixth Street. Garfield survived the attack but was extremely ill for two months. He finally died in September, 1881.
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Creator
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James A. Garfield
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Source
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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original photograph.
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Coverage
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1860-1889
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birthday
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11/19/1831
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Theme
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politics & protest
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