S2 E20 James Garfield and Lawnfield Artwork

Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S2 E20 James Garfield and Lawnfield

July 12, 2022 • Joe Faykosh • Season 2 • Episode 20

Lawnfield is not the most creative name, but it is a very attractive and historic mansion, containing the history of one of our most brilliant men to become President, James Garfield! Learn about James' political rise; his election and brief presidency; his wife, Lucretia, and children; as well as his beautiful home!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/12/season-2-episode-20-james-garfield-and-lawnfield/

Season 1's James Garfield Episode: "James Garfield and Moreland Hills" on his birthplace!

Season 3's James Garfield Episode: "James Garfield's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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