James Garfield: The Life and Legacy of the Second President to Be Assassinated
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Charles River Editors., Charles River Editors|AUTHOR., & Kelly McGee|READER. (2020). James Garfield: The Life and Legacy of the Second President to Be Assassinated . Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and Kelly McGee|READER. 2020. James Garfield: The Life and Legacy of the Second President to Be Assassinated. Findaway Voices.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Charles River Editors, Charles River Editors|AUTHOR and Kelly McGee|READER. James Garfield: The Life and Legacy of the Second President to Be Assassinated Findaway Voices, 2020.
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