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James A Garfield National Historic Site1976 Photo of Lawnfield by Robert Riggin
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James A Garfield National Historic Site
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When was James A. Garfield National Historic Site authorized as part of the National Park Service?

James A. Garfield National Historic Site was authorized by Congress on December 28, 1980.
Lucretia Garfield. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, LC-USZ62-25793 DLC  

Did You Know?
Queen Victoria of England sent a wreath for the state funeral of Garfield. Afterwards, Mrs. James A. Garfield had the white rose wreath dipped in wax and framed. It is almost 125 years old and can be viewed in the Memorial Vault.

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