James Rudolph Garfield

James Rudolph Garfield (October 17, 1865-March 24, 1950) U.S. politician, He was born in Hiram, Ohio, as the third of eight children born to President James A. Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield. Following his admission to the Ohio bar in 1888, he was an attorney in Cleveland. From 1896 to 1899, he served in the Ohio State Senate. During the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, he served as a Member of the United States Civil Service Commission from 1902 to 1903. From 1903 to 1907, he served as Commissioner of Corporations at the Department of Commerce and Labor. From 1907 to 1909, he served in Roosevelt's Cabinet as Secretary of the Interior. During the 1912 presidential election, he was a key supporter of Roosevelt's bid for a third term.

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October 17 - 1865 - March 24 - 1950 - Politician - Hiram, Ohio - President - James A. Garfield - First Lady - Lucretia Garfield - Ohio - 1888 - Cleveland - 1896 - 1899 - Ohio State Senate - Theodore Roosevelt - United States Civil Service Commission - 1902 - 1903 - 1907 - Department of Commerce and Labor - 1909 - Cabinet - Secretary of the Interior - 1912 presidential election

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