James A. Garfield
James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) was the 20th President of the United States (1881), and was killed as President. He was President for six months and fifteen days.
Sourced quotes
- "The chief duty of government is to keep the peace and stand out of the sunshine of the people."[1]
- Simple: The main purpose of the government is to keep peace and not take away people's happiness.
- About the quote: To H.N. Eldridge (December 14, 1869).
- "Few men in our history have ever obtained the Presidency by planning to obtain it."[2]
- Simple: Not very men thought they would be President before they became President.
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