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when was garfield president

James A. Garfield was president of the United States in 1881, serving from March 4, 1881, until his death on September 19, 1881.

Quick Scoop: When Was Garfield President?

  • James Abram Garfield was the 20th president of the United States.
  • His presidency began with his inauguration on March 4, 1881.
  • His term ended when he died from an assassin’s gunshot wound on September 19, 1881.

So if you’re just looking for the timeframe, Garfield was president only in 1881, from early March to mid‑September.

TL;DR: James A. Garfield was U.S. president from March 4, 1881, to September 19, 1881.

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