James A. Garfield
National Historic Site
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Garfield Home (above)
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James A. Garfield acquired this home in 1876 to accommodate his large family. Named Lawnfield by reporters it was the site of the first successful front porch campaign which saw Garfield elected as 20th President of the United States in 1880. After Garfield's assassination, the Memorial Library wing was added by Mrs. Garfield - setting the precedent for presidential libraries. |
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Official NPS website of James A. Garfield National Historic Site
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