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James A. Garfield

James A. Garfield was a man who lived a long time ago in the United States. He was born in Ohio in the year 1831. When he was little, he grew up on a farm and went to school. He worked very hard and became very smart.

Later, he went to college and studied many things, including math and science. He became a teacher and then a principal. But he always loved learning and decided to become a lawyer. He was very good at it and people liked him a lot.

James A. Garfield also loved his country and wanted to help it. He became a soldier during a big fight that the United States had called the Civil War. He was very brave and helped his friends stay safe.

After the war, James A. Garfield became a very important person called a politician. He helped make rules and laws that helped people. He even became the President of the United States for a short time.

However, one day, when he was still President, he was hurt badly by a man who didn't like him. He was very sick for a long time and people tried to help him but he died.

James A. Garfield was a very smart and kind person who loved his country and helped people. We can remember him by learning about his life and the good things he did.