Pres. Garfield was once a Union general

[monserc]

I found Candice Millard's book "The Destiny of the Republic" fascinating. Would anyone have more details on Pres. Garfield's involvement with the Civil War?

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy. http://blueandgraytrail.com/event/James_Garfield

 

[WJC]

Welcome! Garfield's service has been mentioned in a number of threads. You can use the SEARCH function to see specific mentions. One is this brief biography and colorized photo:https://civilwartalk.com/threads/brigadier-general-james-a-garfield-usa.134325/
I look forward to your perspective in our discussions! Enjoy!

 

[luinrina]

Greetings from Germany and welcome aboard from The Traveler's Companion and Other Notable Biographies forum!

Garfield's wikipedia entry has a section regarding the Civil War years which might be helpful.

 

[James Brenner]

There are several regimental histories/collections of letters on the 42nd OVI, but the book on Garfield I found particularly interesting is The Wild Life of the Army: The Civil War Letters of James A. Garfield, Frederick D. Williams, ed. (Michigan State University Press, 1964).

 

[dixie1861]

Hi and welcome! Glad you've joined us.

 

[Andy Cardinal]

Welcome from northeast Ohio!

I grew up literally in Garfield's backyard in Mentor. For a good overview of Garfield's Civil War service, I would recommend James Garfield and the Civil War: For Ohio and the Union.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1626199086/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sww.CbSFFXSEH

 

[Polloco]

Howdy + Welcome from Texas !

 

[Mike Serpa]

Welcome. His is a photo of him from the Library of Congress.

 

[huskerblitz]

I had relatives that served with Garfield under Gen. George W. Morgan in eastern Kentucky and the Cumberland Gap.

 

[Saint Jude]

Welcome from Oregon!

 

[Seduzal]

Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina. Just jump right in and enjoy.

 

[monserc]

Welcome, enjoy. http://blueandgraytrail.com/event/James_Garfield

Thank you!

 

[monserc]

Welcome! Garfield's service has been mentioned in a number of threads. You can use the SEARCH function to see specific mentions. One is this brief biography and colorized photo:https://civilwartalk.com/threads/brigadier-general-james-a-garfield-usa.134325/
I look forward to your perspective in our discussions! Enjoy!

C

 

[monserc]

Thank you!

 

[Larryh86GT]

Welcome from WNY

 

[7thWisconsin]

There are only a couple book length biographies of Garfield, and they treat his service at length. Margaret Leech, "The Garfield Orbit" is a classic. "Destiny of the Republic" by Candice Millard is newer and may be easier to find. Garfield's presence is also large in ""Blood, Tears and Glory." I'm very fond of Garfield and feel his presidency is one of American history's great what-ifs.

 

[USS ALASKA]

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USS ALASKA

 

[Gladys Hodge Sherrer]

Welcome to the Forum, from Alabama!

 

[General Casey]

Welcome from Massachusetts!