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James Garfield Goes to Congress

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Feather Foster

…with a little help from President Lincoln. Maybe.  JAG: A Brief History Ohio born James Garfield (1831-81) had a very unpromising start in life. His father died when he was two, with little to leave the family.  His mother later … Continue reading →

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