Weekly President's Course: Week 20: James Garfield

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Weekly President's Course Week 20: James Garfield From Martin Kelly, your Guide to American History Garfield was a Civil War hero who became the youngest brigadier general in the army. Unfortunately, his term in office was very short (only 6 months) as he was the second president to be assassinated. James Garfield - Fast Facts Begin your study of James Garfield with these fast facts. James Garfield Quotes Want to learn more about James Garfield? While he wasn't in office long, he did leave some interesting quotes to help us understand the man himself. James Garfield Biography Learn more with this in depth look at Garfield and his time in office. Tecumseh's Curse William Henry Harrison's death in office would be seen as the first in a long series of what became known as Tecumseh's Curse: Presidents elected in a year ending in a zero would die in office. James Garfield, elected in 1880 was the third president to fall under the 'curse' after Harrison and Lincoln. Learn more with this article. More on James Garifield James Garfield was the only left-handed president. Deepen your study of him with these additional resources. This email is written by: Martin Kelly American History Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'Weekly President's Course' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement