James Rudolph Garfield
James Rudolph Garfield (October 17, 1865 – March 24, 1950) was an American lawyer and politician. Garfield was a son of American President James A. Garfield and First Lady Lucretia Garfield. He served as Secretary of the Interior during President Theodore Roosevelt's administration.
James Rudolph Garfield | |
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| 23rd United States Secretary of the Interior | |
| In office March 5, 1907 – March 4, 1909 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Ethan Allen Hitchcock |
| Succeeded by | Richard A. Ballinger |
| Commissioner of the United States Bureau of Corporations | |
| In office February 26, 1903 – March 4, 1907 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Herbert Knox Smith |
| Member of the United States Civil Service Commission | |
| In office April 24, 1902 – February 25, 1903 | |
| President | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | William A. Rodenberg |
| Succeeded by | Alford W. Cooley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Rudolph Garfield October 17, 1865 Hiram, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | March 24, 1950 (aged 84) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Other political affiliations | Progressive (Bull Moose) |
| Spouse | |
| Relations | Harry Augustus Garfield (brother) Abram Garfield (brother) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Alma mater | Williams College (BA) Columbia University |
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