Arthur Administration - Arthur Becomes President
The Chester A. Arthur Administration
A career politician with a background in machine politics, Chester A. Arthur succeeded to the presidency after the assassination of President James Garfield. As president Arthur sought to govern in accordance with the best interests of the American people, even when they were against the interests of the powerful politicians and political systems that he had long been associated with. In doing so, Arthur turned out to be a much better president than anyone expected.
Arthur Becomes President
President James Garfield was shot on July 2, 1881. His vice president, Chester Arthur, went to Washington, D.C., to await developments. As the president's condition improved, Arthur returned to his Manhattan, New York, home where he was spending the summer months. When Garfield's health took a turn for the worse, Arthur refused...
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