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Was President Chester Arthur assassinated

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No. He was elected Vice President under James Garfield, who was assassinated.

Arthur became the 21st President of the United States and served the remainder of Garfield's term, from September 19, 1881 to March 4, 1885.

President Arthur died on November 18, 1886 of Bright's Disease.
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