James A. Garfield

• The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, or the Pendleton Act, stated that U.S. Government employees should be hired on merit and not political reasons. • It was passed in 1883 after President James Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed job seeker. • Before the Pendleton Act was passed, the government operated the spoils system. Under the Spoils System, presidents were free to fill government positions with their supporters and friends. • As a result of this practice, the president could easily

president Rutherford B. Hayes tried a middle course to try and rebuild the party. However, his plan backfired and he alienated himself from the party. Then in the election of 1880 tensions were at a climax when James Garfield was voted into office. Four months after being elected Garfield was assassinated by “Stalwart” Charles Guiteau. This act of violence spurred now president Chester A. Arthur to pass the “Pendleton Civil Service Act”. This ended the spoils system and political corruption that

During history, The United State of America have eight presidents die in office. They were: William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley, Warren G. Harding, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy. Haft of them die by natural disease, and the rests die by assassination. William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United State of America. 31 days is the time that he serving for the highest position in the United State of America. According to

However, Chester Arthur had risen to power through machine politics, once in the White House he surprised Americans by moving past the unfairness of the death of the previous president, Garfield. In January 1883, he signed the Pendleton Civil Service Act, which was a landmark of legislation authorizing that certain federal government jobs be appropriate based on value rather than political connections. The act also took away privileges of

stepping up to the plate and dealing with what was necessary and passing the bills that were necessary for the country. Reporters told Arthur incorrectly on July 2, 1881, that James Garfield, the current president, had been shot and killed. Right away, Arthur went to Washington to wait for news, and learned that Garfield had been shot but was expected to make a recovery. While in Washington, Arthur was

Boulevard east of Garfield Avenue. EVIDENCE: • (1)-Glass pipe approximately 2 inches in length with a broken end and a burnt metal pipe screen inside. Found in Suspect Miles’ right, front, jacket pocket. • (1)- Glass pipe approximately 2 inches in length with a broken end with a burnt substance inside. Found in Suspect Miles’ backpack. INVESTIGATION: On 07-26-17 at approximately 2052 hours, I was traveling east on Orange Grove Boulevard from Garfield Avenue. I saw Suspect James Miles walking west

the history of the world there have been many people remembered for their actions and a great deal more forgotten for no real reason. This does not exempt more recent history. After the American Civil War, six lesser-known Presidents, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, and Harrison, have been given titles of either shadow or custodial presidents. A shadow, is a section of darkness, or a part that follows behind. Some of the Presidents seem to have fallen into the shadows of other events, people

lesser-known Presidents, Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, and Harrison, have been given titles of either shadow or custodial presidents. A shadow, is a section of darkness, or a part that follows behind. Some of the Presidents seem to have fallen into the shadows of other events, people, and issues. Others put themselves there, just stepping out long enough to take care of a few urgent tasks then sink back into the unknown. "Custodial

1800. Andrew was the sixth Grand Master of Masons of Tennessee, serving from October 7, 1822 until October 4, 1824. The eleventh president James K. Polk 1845-1849. On June 5, 1820 James joined Columbia Lodge No. 31 Columbia, Tennessee. The fifteenth president James Buchanan 1857-1861. On December 1l, 1816 James joined Lodge No. 43, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. James Buchanan became Worshipful Master of Lodge No. 43 1822-1823 and in 1824 was appointed District Deputy Grand Master for the Counties of Lancaster

Eryn Monestero HIST 1302 Exam Paper 1 The Gilded Age Presidents The seven Presidents of the Gilded Age from 1876-1900, mainly focused on domestic affairs. Only a little interest was given to foreign affairs. The Presidents of the Gilded Age efforts included closing out Reconstruction, strengthened the federal government’s authority within the United States and help to keep America out of a depression. Some of the foreign affairs of the later years of the Gilded Age included participation in The Pan