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Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States and served from September 19, 1881 to March 4, 1885.
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Is Chester Arthur left or right handed?
Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, is believed to have been left-handed. Historical accounts and some evidence suggest that he favored his left hand for writing and other tasks. However, definitive proof of his handedness is limited, as comprehensive records from that era are scarce.
What were some conflicts while Chester A. Arthur was in office?
During Chester A. Arthur's presidency (1881-1885), one notable conflict was the debate over civil service reform. Arthur, initially associated with the patronage system, eventually supported reforms that aimed to reduce corruption in government jobs, leading to tensions with political allies who favored the status quo. Additionally, his administration faced challenges related to immigration and labor unrest, particularly with the rise of the Knights of Labor and strikes that highlighted the struggles of workers during that era.
Chester Arthur wanted to prevent the awarding of government jobs to the friends and supporters of politicians.
Where was Chester Alan Arthur married?
Calvary Episcopal Church in New York City was the site of Chester Arthur and Ellen Herndon.
Where did Chester A Arthur attend high school?
He went to the academy at Union Village, ( now Greewich),NY and to the Lyceum at Schenectady, NY. The Lyceum may have been more of a prep school than a typical high school.
Was Chester a. Arthur on a coin?
Yes- he was an officer in the army during the Civil War. He was a quartermaster general, with the rank of brigadier-general, in charge of acquiring and distributing provisions and he was highly praised for the job he did in keeping the troops supplied.
Whose death led to Chester A Arthur's presidency?
The death of President James A. Garfield made Vice-president Arthur the President.
What was Chester Alan Arthur's religion?
Chester Alan Arthur never joined any church to his mother's chagrin and never was baptised. He attended St. John Episcopal Church just north of the White House when he was President and donated a window in honor of his late wife.
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. )
What website can i find pictures of chester Alan arthur's kids?
You can find pictures on www.google.com or www.yahoo.com
What college degrees did Chester Alan Arthur receive?
He earned a Baccalaureate Degree from Union College in Schenectady, NY in 1848.
He later passed the bar without any law degree. He had received private law studies training which enabled him to pass the Bar exams.
Was Chester Arthur the fattest president ever?
No, the fattest US president was William Howard Taft. He weighed 320 pounds in 1905. Taft reached his all time high of 340 lbs. in 1913. He was president from March 4, 1909– March 4, 1913.
Chester A. Arthur, the 21st President of the United States, serving from 1881-1885, was succeeded by Grover Cleveland, who served as the 22nd President of the United States from 1885-1889. Although Cleveland was not elected to a second consecutive term as President, he was elected to a second term of office, serving as the 24th President of the United States from 1893-1897.
Is Chester Arthur on any money?
Arthur is certainly not on any US money in circulation today and I do not think he ever appeared on US money. However, he is scheduled to appear on a one-dollar US coin, due to come out in February, 2012.
(update- these coins were issued as scheduled. They were available by order from the mint for about $4 each in sets. )
What bad things were said about Chester A Arthur?
Some people said that Chester Arthur was involved in some of the corruption practiced by the political machine in New York. (People said the same thing about Truman and Kansas City.) The New York machine put Arthur on the ticket for vice-president -- without it, he would have died a nobody, so I wonder if this was a fault. One can deal with corrupt people and not be corrupt, but it is not easy.
Was chester arthur a good president?
He was probably better than most people think. He pushed forward the Civil Service Act which, unfortunately for him, was not popular with his supporters in his party and he was mistrusted by the reformers in the party and so was not really considered for a second term and thus was doomed to obscurity.
Was Chester A Arthur named father of an illegitimate child?
There is no record that he was. He noted for his devotion to late wife when he President.
Was Chester A Arthur the first President to wear a mustache?
No. Rutherford B. Hayes Had a mustache before him.
Was chester arthur a stalwart?
He had ties with the stalwarts and he was added to the ticket to please the stalwart faction of the party. When he unexpectedly became President, he turned against the political patronage that was the bread-and-butter of the stalwarts.
