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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 "Crete" Garfield was an educated woman who believed in the rights of women. The marriage was troubled for the first five years but they grew closer and she became very influential.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
The 1,526-square-foot Chalet Style Garfield House, listed at just under $3 million, was built by Greene & Greene for Lucretia Garfield, widow of assassinated President James A. Garfield.
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.
President Garfield was an abolitionist and he believed in civil rights. He was meant to be a man of change until he felt bullets from the gun of assassin Guiteau. Molly, 15, was named after one of ...
Built in 1904 for Lucretia Garfield, widow of U.S. President James Garfield, the house retains such period details as ceramic-tiled fireplaces, paneled doors and detailed woodwork.
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 ...