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Who:

James A. Garfield

Vice-

President:

Chester A. Arthur

When:

1881

Where:

James A. Garfield was born in the northern part of Ohio called the Western reserve.

What:

President Garfield was only president for one year and 4 months, as he was assassinated on September 19, 1881.

How:

President Garfield was shot in the back at a train station by Charles J. Guiteau. He wanted to be placed in Garfield's cabinet.

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