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Chester A. Arthur | |
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21st President of the United States | |
In office September 19, 1881 – March 4, 1885 | |
Vice President | None |
Preceded by | James A. Garfield |
Succeeded by | Grover Cleveland |
20th Vice President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1881 – September 19, 1881 | |
President | James A. Garfield |
Preceded by | William A. Wheeler |
Succeeded by | Thomas A. Hendricks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1829-10-05)October 5, 1829 Fairfield, Vermont |
Died | November 18, 1886(1886-11-18) (aged 57) New York City, New York |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Ellen Lewis Herndon Arthur |
Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 – November 18, 1886) was the 21st president of the United States from 1881 to 1885. Before becoming president, he was most noted as the Collector of Customs for the Port of New York, a job he got from his political friendships. Arthur was the first president of the United States to take oath of office at his own house.