Jan 1, 2010
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.
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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