Object Details
associated person
Garfield, James A.
Description
In the 1880 presidential campaign, the Republican party chose James Garfield as its candidate. Garfield was a new senator from Ohio, well-known for his friendly personality and humble origins. Garfield won the 1880 election by the smallest popular vote margin in U.S. history, defeating Winfield Scott Hancock. Tragically, Garfield was shot by a deranged office-seeker within a few months of taking office. After a long and painful struggle, James Garfield died, making him the second president in just 16 years to die by assassination.
Credit Line
Arnold Miles Collection of Political Americana
ID Number
PL.217442.062
catalog number
217442.062
accession number
217442
Object Name
Plate
Object Type
plate
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
colorless (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 3/4 in x 6 in; 1.905 cm x 15.24 cm
See more items in
Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection
Government, Politics, and Reform
American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith
Exhibition
American Democracy
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
Data Source
National Museum of American History
used
Political Campaigns
general subject association
Presidents
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_501450