Timeline September 1881

Events in September 1881 3

• 1831 – 1881 James A. Garfield 20th President — assassinated after 200 days James A. Garfield (Nov 19, 1831 – Sep 19, 1881) was the 20th President, shot by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, just four months into his presidency. He lingered for 79 days before dying, largely due to poor medical treatment.
• 1881 Garfield presidency 20th President — assassinated 1881 James A. Garfield served as the 20th President from March 4, 1881 until his death on September 19, 1881 following an assassination attempt on July 2. His death led to passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
• 1881 – 1885 Arthur presidency 21st President — 1881 to 1885 Chester A. Arthur assumed the presidency on September 19, 1881 after Garfield's death, serving until March 4, 1885. He signed the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act and the first federal immigration law.