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Arthur lived in New York from age 15 on. He was born in northern Vermont , about 20 miles from the Canadian border and opponents claimed he was really born in Canada and therefore not eligible to be president. He actually was elected vice president and became president when Garfield was killed.

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What state did Chester Arthur represent?

Chester Arthur grew up in Vermont and New York. He practiced Law in New York City and was appointed Customs Collector of the Port of New York by President Grant. Arthur was elected Vice-President and became President upon the assassination of President Garfield. Chester Arthur never served in Congress and therefore never represented a particular State.


What state was president chester aurther born?

President Chester Arthur was born in Vermont.


What was the highest military ranked earned by president Chester Arthur?

* Quartermaster General in the New York State Militia


Where did Chester A. Arthur go to college?

Chester A Arthur went to Union College (BA) State and National Law School


Are there anything named after Chester Arthur?

yes. One example is Chester A Arthur (grade) School in Philadelphia. Another is Vermont state route 36 which is named the Chester A. Arthur Memorial Highway.


What led to Chester Arthur running for President?

Chester A. Arthur never ran for President. As Vice-President, he took over the Presidency when President James Garfield died, a couple of months after being shot. Due to poor health, Arthur did not seek the Republican Presidential nomination for the 1884 election, so it went the James Blaine (I think he had been Secretary of State). Blane just barely lost to Grover Cleveland.


Which president of the United States came from Vermont?

Chester A. Arthur-- born in North Fairfield , VT on October 5, 1829. Calvin Coolidge-- born in Plymouth VT on July 4, 1872. Both left the state before they began their careers in law or politics.


President?

Elected head of state. In Germany, the President was elected for seven years


Did Chester A Arthur run for president of the US for a second term?

While Arthur was President, his party's nomination for the 1884 presidential election went to former Secretary of State James G. Blaine, who just barely lost to Grover Cleveland. Arthur is one of the five former U.S. Presidents who never won a presidential election.


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President is elected by the elected members of the Parliament of India ( lok sabha and rajya sabha) as well as of the state legislatures .


Where was Chester A Arthur's Home state?

Arthur was from New York. ( He was born in Vermont,but lived in New York all of his adult life. )


Where did Chester Alan Arthur go to college?

Chester Alan Arthur attended and graduated from Union College in Schenectady, New York in 1848. He entered Union, with sophomore standing. in 1845. He was a member of Psi Upsilon and the Delphian Institute debating society. He was elected into Phi Beta Kappa his senior year. He also studied at State and Nationel Law School in Balllston Spa, NY.