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Podcast: Your History Your Story
Episode: S12 E9 Jay Garfield on the Remarkable Life and Tragic Death of President James A. Garfield
Description: In this episode of Your History Your Story, our guest is Jay Garfield, the three times great-grandson of James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States. Jay will share what it was like growing up as a descendant of both President Garfield and First Lady, Lucretia. He will tell stories about Garfield’s humble beginnings in rural Ohio, his gallant service during the Civil War, his rise through the political ranks and his strong commitment to the abolition of slavery and the cause of freedom.Jay will also talk about the tragic events su...