What did James Garfield do for his country?

Answer 1

The most notable thing Garfield did in his 200 days as president was to to stand up to the Stalwarts and appoint his own man to the prize plum of collector of the port of New York. The losing battle ended the power of Senator Roscoe Conkling as a party boss and paved the way to civil service reform. Garfield's one and only executive order was to give executive government workers the day off on May 30, 1881, in order to decorate the graves of those who died in the Civil War. He launched a investigation into the way that postal "Star" route contracts were awarded , leading to the exposure of the Star Route scandal.

Answer 2

The most notable thing Garfield did in his 200 days as president was to to stand up to the Stalwarts and appoint his own man to the prize plum of collector of the port of New York. The losing battle ended the power of Senator Roscoe Conkling as a party boss and paved the way to civil service reform.

Garfield's one and only executive order was to give executive government workers the day off on May 30, 1881, in order to decorate the graves of those who died in the Civil War.

He launched a investigation into the way that postal "Star" route contracts were awarded , leading to the exposure of the Star Route scandal.

Answer 3

1. He drew attention to civil service 2. He fought in Fort Sumner during the Civil War 3. Tried to get rid of the Spoils System

Answer 4

i think the only thing was that he was assasinated.. its not much but its nicer than what the last answer was

Answer 5

Nothing. James A. Garfield was assassinated while he was in office.

Answer 6

Garfield gave his life for his country. He was killed too soon after he took office as the 20th president of the US to do all he might have done.