Chester A. Arthur inaugurated as 21st President of 38 United States after assassination of James A. Garfield.
Day in the Life
Journal Entry
August 17, 1881 ~ Wednesday
17
The report this morning is that there is vary little hope
of President Garfield
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Garfield, James Abram
1831-1881
12 mentions
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Wilford serves 7.5 years as Church Historian (until becoming President of the Church).