Chester A. Arthur
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: The 19th Century
- Categories: Government and Politics, Education, Law, Legal History, Courts
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers
- Curriculum: American History 1816-1855, American Civil War & Reconstruction Era (1856-1877), American History 1878-1900
Article abstract: Arthur’s presidency, virtually free of corruption, comforted a nation grieving over the death of President James A. Garfield, maintained peace and order, promoted economic growth, and demonstrated the stability and adaptability of the American political system, particularly during emergencies.
Early Life
Chester Alan Arthur was born October 5, 1829, in Fairfield, Franklin County, Vermont, the oldest of seven children. His mother, Malvina Stone, was a Canadian whose ancestors immigrated from England and were Baptist; his father,...
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