Chester A. Arthur

Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was an American politician who served as 21st President of the United States. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th Vice President in the administration of James Garfield. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker, on July 2, 1881. Garfield died on September 19, and Arthur became President, serving until 1885.

External links

• First State of the Union Address of Chester A. Arthur
• Second State of the Union Address of Chester A. Arthur
• Third State of the Union Address of Chester A. Arthur
• Fourth State of the Union Address of Chester A. Arthur
• White House Biography
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