Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Capitol Conversation - The Death and Funeral of President James A. Garfield

Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Time: 2:00 PM
Location:
Virtual
Details:

James A. Garfield was the second president to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. In the wake of his death, citizens gathered in the Capitol to organize a fund for a suitable memorial to him. Hear the story of their actions and the role of Congress in the quest to honor President Garfield in Washington. 

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