Which president had a very short term in office because he was assassinated by a man with mental problems? he began his career as a school principal and later became a congressman. james garfield chester arthur ulysses grant william mckinley 2. which president was also a general in the union army during the civil war? during his administration there was a lot of stealing from the government, corruption, and dishonesty. james garfield rutherford b. hayes grover cleveland ulysses s. grant 3. which president served two non-consecutive terms? his reforms focused on money, organization, and honesty. during his presidency, geronimo surrendered to army forces. chester arthur rutherford b. hayes benjamin harrison grover cleveland