James Garfield served the shortest period of time as President, holding office for only about six and a half months in 1881 before he was assassinated. Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, Chester Arthur completed Garfield's term, and Rutherford B. Hayes served one full term. Garfield's brief presidency is marked by his struggle against political corruption and his efforts to reform the civil service.
Chester Alan Arthur , who was elected vice president, became the 21st President when James Garfield died from an assassin's bullet. Arthur took office on September 20,1881 and served out the term which ended March 4,1885.
James A. Garfield served the shortest term among the presidents mentioned. He was in office for only about six months, from March 4, 1881, until his assassination on September 19, 1881. Grover Cleveland served two non-consecutive terms, Chester A. Arthur completed Garfield's term, and Rutherford B. Hayes served one full term.
No- he was never VP. He was an 8-term congressman when he was nominated for president.
Chester A. Arthur
Chester A. Arthur was the Veep and became president after Garfield died.
Garfield's Vice President was Chester Alan Arthur. He became the president after Garfield died from an assassin's bullet.Chester Alan Arthur was the 20th Vice President in 1881 from March 4 to September 19. He served as the 21st President until 1885 March 4.
Chester A. Arthur was Vice President when President James A. Garfield was assassinated and immediately assumed the role of the presidency.
Chester A. Arthur succeded to the office of President after President James Garfield was assassinated.
The correct order is: Rutherford B. Hayes. James A. Garfield. Chester A. Arthur. Grover Cleveland.
Chester Arthur was not assasinated. He became president becasue James Garfield was assasinated.
The assassination of James Garfield
Vice President Chester Alan Arthur became President on September 20, 1881, after the death of President James Garfield.