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Remembering President James A. Garfield
Olivia Garfield
James A. Garfield (1831-1881) was many things. He was a husband and father. He was a preacher and teacher. He was a Union general during the Civil War. He was a U.S. Representative. And he was the 20th President of the United States.
Members of the Garfield family have been connected to Hiram College in Ohio since James Garfield was a student, teacher, and president of the school in the 1850s.
Olivia Garfield served on the Hiram College Board of Trustees from 2009-2019. She is the great-great-granddaughter of President Garfield. Join us for an engaging discussion about this special man and the legacy he left for his family and his country.
Members of the Garfield family have been connected to Hiram College in Ohio since James Garfield was a student, teacher, and president of the school in the 1850s.
Olivia Garfield served on the Hiram College Board of Trustees from 2009-2019. She is the great-great-granddaughter of President Garfield. Join us for an engaging discussion about this special man and the legacy he left for his family and his country.
Note to Parents
President Garfield was shot and later died. We talk about this some during the interview.
Key Topics
U.S. Presidents, James A. Garfield, Lucretia Garfield, Education, Family Life
Geographic Area
Ohio
United States
Time Period
19th century