Slavery
Pennsylvania becomes the 1st State to abolish slavery
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1880 in United States of America
Explore 9 historical events and records for United States of America in 1880.
Historical records for United States of America in 1880
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March
President of USA
Appointed President of the USA, Twentieth President, Garfield takes office
Other events (month unknown)
Birth of Douglas MacArthur
Birth of Douglas MacArthur
Constitution of USA
Garfield is the only person who was elected President directly from the United States House of Representatives
Education
Attends Cincinnati Law School, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws
Election
Garfield defeats the Democratic candidate Winfield Scott Hancock, another distinguished former Union Army general, by 214 electoral votes to 155. Elected Member of Senate
Election
Garfield defeats the Democratic candidate Winfield Scott Hancock, another distinguished former Union Army general, by 214 electoral votes to 155
President of USA
Garfield is the only person who was elected President directly from the United States House of Representatives
Vice President
Appointed Vice Presidential candidate
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