Medals commemorating the centennial of the writing of the Star spangled banner by Francis Scott Key [manuscript] 1914.

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Medals commemorating the centennial of the writing of the Star spangled banner by Francis Scott Key [manuscript] 1914.

Flower sprig, ca. 1881 from the grave of James Garfield [1 blossom metal & glass case].

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University of Virginia. Library

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Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

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James Garfield, twentieth President of the United States, was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, in 1831. After embarking on an academic career, he joined the Ohio volunteer infantry regiment, and in 1863 was appointed Major General in the same regiment. He served as a member of the U. S. House of Representatives from 1863 to 1880, when he was elected President. His inauguration took place on March 4, 1881, but his term of office was unfortunately brought to an abrupt end with his assassination by C...

Key, Francis Scott, 1779-1843

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Schydeimer, Charles F., Capt.

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