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He insisted on having honest administration in the Customs House(NY). He was the "champion" of civil service reform.
He signed the Pendleton Civil Service Act, which provided for a "classified system" that allowed certain government positions to be obtained only through written examinations. This system protected people from being removed for political reasons, and ensured that they were awarded the position through their merit, rather than political party/connections.
He passed the Tariff Act, lowering tariff prices.
Passed the first federal Immigration law, excluding paupers, criminals, and lunatics from entering the U.S., and Modernized the Navy
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Which president owned 80 pairs of pants?
Chester Alan Arthur
What are the names of the children grand children great grand children and great-great grand children of Chester Alan Arthur Jr?
Chester Arthus' children were:William Lewis Herndon Arthur (dies at age 2)Chester Alan Arthur IIEllen Hansbrough Herndon Arthur
What president created the Civil Service System?
Chester Alan Arthur was the president when the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883.
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.
When did baseball player Alan Embree play?
Alan Embree played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2012.
What is Alan jacksons major accomplishments?
What Are Some Of Alan Jacksons Major accomplishments
Was Chester Alan Arthur Republican?
Yes Chester Alan Arthur was a Republican.
What was President Chester Alan Arthur favorite food?
Chester Alan Arthur enjoyed mutton chops.
what was the cause of Chester Alan's death?
a stroke caused Chesters death
Did chester Alan arthur have a vice president?
no
What is the first name of the former president Arthur?
Chester Alan Arthur
How many children did chester Alan arthur have?
2
Who was the twentiefirst president of the US?
Chester Alan Arthur
What year were Chester Arthur's kids born?
Chester Alan Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, had three children: William Lewis Herndon (1860-1863) Chester Alan (1864-1937) Ellen Herndon (1871-1915)
Which president is nicknamed the gentleman boss?
Chester Alan Arthur
What heritage is President chester Alan arthur?
Scotch-Irish
How many siblings did chester Alan arthur have?
He had 2000 sobilings
