James A. Garfield by Thomas C. Sutton | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: James A. Garfield Author: Thomas C. Sutton Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, American Summary: James Garfield, a powerful figure in the Reconstruction-era Congress, took office in 1881 with a goal of uniting the Republican Party, which was split between the Stalwarts (who strongly favored political patronage) and the so-called Half-Breeds (who believed patronage bred corruption). Garfield sought to shake off Congresss persistent challenges to the presidents constitutional power to appoint and simultaneously favored broad reforms to the system of federal appointments. Ironically, he was assassinated by a mentally disturbed, disgruntled office-seeker and died barely six months after he took the oath of office. In death, Garfield accomplished reforms that had eluded him during his brief presidency. Contact: [email protected]