Q: Who was James Abram Garfield?
A: James Abram Garfield was an American politician who served as the 20th president of the United States from March to September 1881. Before he became president, he was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1881.
Q: How did James Abram Garfield die?
A: James Abram Garfield died as a result of being shot by Charles J. Guiteau on July 2nd, four months into his presidency. The wound was not immediately fatal, but infections became worse and he died on September 19, 1881 after being bedridden for almost half that time.
Q: When did James Abram Garfield become President?
A: James Abram Garfield became President in March 1881 and remained in office until his death in September 1881.
Q: What happened four months into his presidency?
A: Four months into his presidency, on July 2nd, James Abram Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau which ultimately led to his death later that year in September 1881.
Q: What position did he hold before becoming President?
A: Before becoming President, James Abram Garfield held a seat in the U.S House of Representatives from 1863 to 1881.
Q: Was he the first president to be assassinated while in office?
A: No, he was not the first president to be assassinated while in office; however, he is known as the second president to be assassinated (killed while in office).
