An Autobiography · Character

James R. Garfield

Secretary of the Interior under Roosevelt.

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Also known as James Garfield, Jim, Garfield, Mr. Garfield, James R. Garfield, Mr. James R. Garfield

First appearance: The Natural Resources of the Nation

James R. Garfield shows up with force in Boyhood and Youth. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned indirectly through the reference to 'Uncle Jimmy' Bulloch, but not directly; however, the character is not present in this chapter.

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In Boyhood and Youth: Mentioned indirectly through the reference to 'Uncle Jimmy' Bulloch, but not directly; however, the character is not present in this chapter. Instead, the uncle is James Dunwoodie Bulloch. Later,…

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Boyhood and Youth
Mentioned indirectly through the reference to 'Uncle Jimmy' Bulloch, but not directly; however, the character is not present in this chapter. Instead, the uncle is James Dunwoodie Bulloch.
II: The Vigor of Life
Mentioned as one of the men who often accompanied Roosevelt on outdoor trips.
The Natural Resources of the Nation
Consulted with Plunkett and Pinchot on the Country Life Commission.
The Big Stick and the Square Deal
Served as the first head of the Bureau of Corporations, praised as a capable public servant.
Appendix A: The Trusts, the People, and the Square Deal
Former Secretary of the Interior; quoted in a letter criticizing the suit against the Steel Corporation and advocating for constructive legislation.

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