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20th U.S. President

James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from 1881. His presidency was marked by efforts to reform the railroad and postal systems and to balance the relationship between the federal government and the states. Unfortunately, he was assassinated while in office, becoming the first U.S. president to be assassinated.

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“Monuments may be builded to express the affection or pride of friends, or to display their wealth, but they are only valuable for the characters which they perpetuate.”

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Book:The works of James Abram Garfield. (2 Volumes) Volume 1

Source: The works of James Abram Garfield. (2 Volumes) Volume 1

“[Science] is the literature of God written on the stars-the trees-the rocks-and more important because [of] its marked utilitarian character.”

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“Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.”

Source: The works of James Abram Garfield. Volume 2

“Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption. If it be intelligent, brave, and pure, it is because the people demand these high qualities to represent them in the national legislature. . . . If the next centennial does not find us a great nation . . . it will be because those who represent the enterprise, the culture, and the morality of the nation do not aid in controlling the political forces.”

“The people are responsible for the character of their Congress.”

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Book:The works of James Abram Garfield. Volume 2

Source: The works of James Abram Garfield. Volume 2

About the Author

Born: November 19, 1831
Died: September 19, 1881
Known for: 20th U.S. President
Quotes: 123

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