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He didn't. He was VP under James Garfield, who was shot and killed during his first year in office, so then Arthur became president.
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Who influenced Chester Alan Arthur to run for president?
john sickleburg
Who did Chester A Arthur run against?
Chester A. Arthur ran as the Vice Presidential candidate with James Garfield on the Republican ticket. They ran against Winfield Scott Hancock with running mate William Hayden English as the Democratic challengers. Chester A. Arthur did not run for President, he became president when Garfield was assassinated in 19 September 1881 at which time Chester Arthur was sworn in as President. Arthur's party did not select him for re-election.
What is the name of President Chester A Arthur dog?
There is no record of any pets while Chester Arthur was President.
What is the first name of the former president Arthur?
Chester Alan Arthur
Was Chester Arthur president?
Yes. Arthur was the 21st President.
What US president had the first name Chester?
The Twenty-First US President - Chester A. Arthur. Chester AllenArthur became the twenty-first President of the United States (1881-1885) when James Garfield was assassinated. Arthur was the fourth Vice President to succeed to the presidency.
Who did Chester Arthur run against for vice president?
William Hayden English, congressman from Indiana, was the Arthur's Democratic opponent in 1880.
What tragic event led to Chester Arthur becoming president?
Chester A. Arthur succeded to the office of President after President James Garfield was assassinated.
Why did chester a arthur want to be a president?
Chester A. Arthur was Vice President when President James A. Garfield was assassinated and immediately assumed the role of the presidency.
What state was president chester aurther born?
President Chester Arthur was born in Vermont.
How old was Chester A Arthur was elected?
Chester Arthur was 51 when he was elected vice-president. He was never elected President but was still 51 when became president.
Did Chester Arthur win a presidential election?
No, he did not. He became president after the assassination of President Garfield, served out that one term and did not run again.
