Chester A. Arthur
21st President of the United States
Born
October 5th, 1829
195 years ago
Died
November 18th, 1886
138 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 21st President of the United States from 1881 to 1885. Became president following the assassination of James A. Garfield. Prior to the presidency, held the position of Collector of the Port of New York. Advocated for civil service reform and the Pendleton Act, which established a merit-based system for federal employment. Implemented modernization of the U.S. Navy and supported legislation to improve infrastructure in the country.
Advocated for civil service reform
Signed the Pendleton Act into law
Modernized the U.S. Navy
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