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The Engagement of James Garfield and Lucretia Rudolph: A Look Back

Take a look back at the engagement of James Garfield and Lucretia Rudolph, the second president of four assassinated and the man with the second shortest tenure in office. Source: James A. Garfield National Historic Site.
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The man with the second shortest tenure in office, the second president of four assassinated, James Garfield is shown here with his wife Lucretia Rudolph around the time of their engagement.

Source: James A. Garfield National Historic Site

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