16K views · 647 reactions | In 1880, the Republican Party was divided into two factions: the Stalwarts who backed the "spoils system" and the reform-minded Half-Breeds. The intense in-fighting resulted in the longest Republican National Convention in history, but after 6 days and 36 ballots, they had their nominee: James A. Garfield. Watch our doc about President Garfield, "Murder of a President," streaming free at pbs.org/presidents. | American Experience | PBS | Facebook