James Garfield Signed Quotation on Tariffs in a Likely Presidential Campaign Statement
“We provide for the common defence, and promote the general welfare of the nation by a tariff that protects its laborers.”.
An James Garfield Autograph Quotation Signed. “We provide for the common defence, and promote the general welfare of the nation by a tariff that protects its laborers.”
Tariffs had been fought over since the beginning of Washington’s first term, and were always a political football. However, from the 1850’s through the years...
An James Garfield Autograph Quotation Signed. “We provide for the common defence, and promote the general welfare of the nation by a tariff that protects its laborers.”
Tariffs had been fought over since the beginning of Washington’s first term, and were always a political football. However, from the 1850’s through the years leading directly up to Garfield’s presidential candidacy, tariffs had taken a far back seat to slavery, the Civil War and Reconstruction policies, emerging again as a major issue only during the 1880 campaign. Garfield and the Republicans supported a high tariff to protect U.S. industry and discourage imports, while Hancock and the Democrats supported one “for revenue only.”
Thus, while this statement could have been written just about anytime in Garfield’s post-war career, it seems most likely that it was written during the 1880 campaign, perhaps as a statement for publication. This is the only signed quotation by Garfield we have seen. Very good, with a few ink spots.
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