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Who was the 20th President of the United States and what size shoes did he wear?
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- staisilLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States.
Garfield was six feet tall; so my guess for his shoe size would be between 10 and 11. There are no set computations for height and shoe size.
- SharyLv 61 decade ago
For James A. Garfield's son, also a prominent politician, see James Rudolph Garfield.
James A. Garfield
Brady-Handy photograph of Garfield, taken between 1870 and 1880 (reversed image)
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20th President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1881 – September 19, 1881
Vice President Chester A. Arthur
Preceded by Rutherford B. Hayes
Succeeded by Chester A. Arthur
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Chairman of the United States House Committee on Appropriations
In office
1871–1875
Preceded by Henry L. Dawes
Succeeded by Samuel J. Randall
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 19th district
In office
March 4, 1863 – March 3, 1881
Preceded by Albert G. Riddle
Succeeded by Ezra B. Taylor
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Born November 19, 1831(1831-11-19)
Moreland Hills, Ohio
Died September 19, 1881(1881-09-19) (aged 49)
Elberon (Long Branch), New Jersey
Resting place Cleveland, Ohio
Birth name James Abram Garfield
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Lucretia Rudolph Garfield
Children Eliza Arbella Garfield
Harry Augustus Garfield
James Rudolph Garfield
Mary Garfield
Irvin M. Garfield
Abram Garfield
Edward Garfield
Alma mater Western Reserve Eclectic Institute
Williams College
Occupation Lawyer, Educator, Minister
Religion Church of Christ
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States of America
Years of service 1861–1863
Rank Major General
Commands 42nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry
20th Brigade, 6th Division, Army of the Ohio
Battles/wars American Civil War
Battle of Middle Creek
Battle of Shiloh
Siege of Corinth
Battle of Chickamauga
James Abram Garfield (November 19, 1831 – September 19, 1881) served as the 20th President of the United States, from March 4, 1881 until his assassination on September 19, 1881.[He survived a brief 200 days in office, the second shortest presidential tenure to that of William Henry Harrison. He was the only incumbent of the U.S. House of Representatives to be elected President.
He was a good man assassinated at age 50.