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Chester Alan Arthur ( October 5, 1830— November 18, 1886) was an American politician. Arthur was a member of the Republican Party and worked as a lawyer before becoming the 20th Vice President in the administration of James Garfield. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disgruntled office seeker, on July 2, 1881Events January 16- 24 ? Siege of Geok Tepe ? Russian troops under general Skobeleff defeat Turkomans January 25 Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell form the Oriental Telephone Company February 5 Phoenix, Arizona is incorporated. February 13 First issu. Garfield died On September 19th, and Arthur became PresidentThe President of the United States is the head of state of the United States. Under the U. Constitution, the President is also the chief executive of the federal government and commander in chief of the armed forces. Because of the superpower status of th, serving until 18851885 is a common year starting on Thursday (click on link for calendar) Events January January 4 The first successful appendectomy is performed (Dr. William Grant; patient was Mary Gartside). January 20 L. Thompson patents the roller coaster. January 26 T.
Before entering national politics, Arthur had been collector of customs for the Port of New York. He was appointed by President Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant Order 18th President Term of Office March 4, 1869 March 4, 1877 Followed Andrew Johnson Succeeded by Rutherford B. Hayes Date of Birth April 27, 1822 Place of Birth Point Pleasant, Ohio Date of Death July 23, 1885 Place of Death Mount McG and was fired by Grant's successor, Rutherford B. HayesRutherford B. Hayes Order 19th President Term of Office March 4, 1877 March 4, 1881 Followed Ulysses S. Grant Succeeded by James Garfield Date of Birth October 4, 1822 Place of Birth Delaware, Ohio Date of Death January 17, 1893 Place of Death Fremont, Oh, under suspicion of bribery and corruption. His notable acheivements in office included civil service reform and the passage of the Pendleton Act. Arthur is also remembered as one of the most society-conscious presidents—earning the nickname "the Gentleman Boss" for his style of dress and cortly manner—as well as dying from Bright's disease, a kidney disorder. He was known for his wide popularity in office.
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