No. The Civil War ended more than 15 years before Arthur was President.
Chester A. Arthur
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Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States. Embracing the cause of civil service reform, Arthur wanted to increase the number of federal jobs.
Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States. Embracing the cause of civil service reform, Arthur wanted to increase the number of federal jobs.
Chester A. Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur was the president when the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883.
Chester Arthur was a strong supporter of civil service reform in the 19th century.
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The civil service commission was established in response to the assassination of President James A. Garfield.
Chester Alan Arthur signed this act in 1883. It was passed to end some of the patronage that may have contributed to Garfield being shot.
James A. Garfield was the 20th President of the United States, serving from March until September 1881, when he was assassinated. Before his presidency, he was a Civil War general and a prominent member of the House of Representatives. Chester A. Arthur, his vice president, became the 21st president after Garfield's death, serving from 1881 to 1885. Arthur is noted for his efforts in civil service reform, particularly the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act.
Few people consider him to be a great President. His biggest achievement was civil service which curtailed the spoils system.