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James A Garfield
He was shot by a disappointed civil servant two months into his presidency and survived the bullet — but not the infection caused by the doctors who tried to save him.
1831–1881
Life Journey
From canal worker to interrupted presidency
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1831–1848
Frontier childhood
Born in rural Ohio and raised in poverty, Garfield worked from a young age, developing determination and a deep respect for education.
