President James A. Garfield
The life of President James Garfield, one of the nation’s forgotten presidents, exemplifies the transformational power of hard work, classical scholarship, and sound economics. James Abram Garfield was born on November 19, 1831, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. His father, Abram, died fighting a fire that threatened their farm when James was a toddler. Although Abram’s widow, Eliza, raised their children in poverty, James’ genius shone so early that she insisted he focus on his studies. Garfield paid for tuition...
Nov 9, 2025