J.Garfield 1881-1881

• Garfield's civil service reform efforts


  1. Strengthened federal authority over the New York Custom House

  2. Submitted list of appointments to Senate including Conkling's rival William H. Robertson

  3. Conkling contested the nomination and resigned from Senate

  4. Garfield's victory was complete
• Garfield's reform of the Post Office


  Forced resignation of Thomas J. Brady, ringleader of 'star routes' corruption
• Garfield's death greatly increased the demand for and support of further civil service reform
• helped end corruption in post offices. as it was alledged that profit rings had stolen millions of dollars