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Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was an American politician who served as the twenty-first President of the United States. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th vice president under James Garfield. After Garfield was mortally wounded by Charles Guiteau on July 2, 1881, and died on September 19, Arthur became president, serving until March 3, 1885.
Before entering national politics, Arthur had been Collector of Customs for the Port of New York. He was appointed by Ulysses S. Grant but was fired by Rutherford B. Hayes under false suspicion of bribery and corruption. A political protégé of Roscoe Conkling, his notable achievements in office as President included civil service reform and the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. The passage of this legislation earned Arthur the moniker "The Father of Civil Service."
Early life and education
Arthur was born in the town of Fairfield in Franklin County, Vermont, on October 5, 1829, although he sometimes claimed to be born in 1830 (even his grave inscription says the latter). His parents were William Arthur and Malvina Stone. Political rivals long circulated the rumor that he had been born across the International Boundary in Canada in hopes of creating doubts as to his eligibility for the presidency (under Article II of the U.S. Constitution the president must be a natural-born citizen). The rumor is accepted as untrue. More on [ Chester A. Arthur ]
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AmericanPresident.org: Chester A. Arthur - Fact file and comprehensive biographical sketch based on PBS series. Also includes quotations, gallery, and resources for teachers.
Meta Description: [ In-depth essays created by the University of Virginia on Chester Alan Arthur’s life and administration. ]
Chester A. Arthur - Brief biography from the official White House site tells how this former machine politician became a reformer in the Presidency.
Meta Description: [ Biography of Chester Arthur, the twenty-first President of the United States (1881-1885). ]
Chester A. Arthur - Provides information about and biography of American President Chester A. Arthur. Includes his picture and a list of his Supreme Court appointments.
Meta Description: [ Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1830 – November 18, 1886) was the twentieth Vice President (1885), and the twenty-first (1881 - 1885) President of the United States . Arthur became President when James Garfield was assassinated. Before being chosen as Vice President, he had been collector of c... ]
Chester Alan Arthur - Varied information such as election results, cabinet members, and notable events from the Internet Public Library.
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News of Chester Arthur's Death - Obituary reproduced from November 19, 1886, issue of The New York Times.
President Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site - Describes the historic childhood home of Chester Arthur in Fairfield, Vermont.
The Bay State Monthly: Chester Alan Arthur - Original biographical journal article from May 1884 (Cornell University e-text, Making of America).
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The Hall of Forgotten Presidents: Chester A. Arthur - Biographical sketch asks readers not to forget this President.
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