Historedia
Person

James Garfield

Events
2
Episodes
2
Years
1880–1881

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Garfield, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Garfield defeats Hancock in the 1880 US presidential election

    1880

    Role: Republican nominee

    1. November 2, 1880 · NationwideGarfield defeats Hancock

      Garfield narrowly defeated Hancock in the 1880 election, following a low-key front porch campaign and a strong Democratic effort.

  2. Chester A. Arthur sworn in as President

    1881

    Role: Predecessor

    1. 1881 · Capitol BuildingAssumption of Presidency

      Arthur assumed the presidency in 1881 following Garfield's assassination, marking the transition from Vice President to President.

Sources

  1. James A. Garfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06
  2. Chester A. Arthur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-06