inauguration of James A. Garfield as the 20th President of the United States was held on Friday , March 4 , 1881 . The inauguration marked the commencement of James A. Garfield 's only term as President and Chester A. Arthur 's only term as Vice President . Garfield died days into this term , and Arthur succeeded to the presidency . Chief Justice Morrison R. Waite administered the Oath of office
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Assassination of James A. Garfield
Inauguration of James A. Garfield