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The death of their three-year-old daughter and Garfield's affair in New York threatened to tear Lucretia and James apart. But the future First Lady's steadfastness and unwavering moral compass ...
Benedetti, now retired, first played Lucretia Garfield at Lakeland Community College at teas held for adult history education classes in the early 2000s.
Lucretia Garfield “admitted that she struggled with raising children after having a college education. She called them a ‘household of barbarians,’ ” Weinkamer said.
Todd Arrington discusses James and Lucretia Garfield and the emergence of the Front Porch Campaign. 3 minutes. Bell Ringer Assignment. Explain the origin of the Front Porch Campaign.
Ed Haney of Mentor, who for more than 30 years portrayed 20th U.S President James A Garfield, died on Feb. 14 The 90-year-old left many fond memories behind. “He was a storyteller his entire ...
Through her own words, learn about Lucretia Garfield’s dedication to her assassinated husband’s memory during a free program at noon Oct. 9 at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 ...
This property is the former home of President James A. Garfield, his wife, Lucretia and their family.A member of the Garfield family most recently lived in the house in 1934.
A Forgotten Tragedy Brought to Light . Although James Garfield was one of only four U.S. presidents to be assassinated, his story has remained largely overshadowed by Lincoln, Kennedy, and McKinley.
The James A. Garfield Memorial, where the former president and his wife Lucretia Garfield’s caskets are kept, is onto its final phase of restoration. However, visitors are still welcome to learn ...
The passing of the Garfield's first and last children at ages three and one, respectively, brought tragedy to the family that affected both James and Lucretia deeply. But James Garfield, before ...