The son of a Baptist preacher who had emigrated from northern Ireland, Chester A. Arthur was America's 21st President (1881-85), succeeding President James Garfield after his assassination. Fewer leaders had lower public expectations than Chester Alan Arthur, but fewer people knew the 21st President was dealing with a terminal illness during his time in office.
MENANDS, N.Y. - The commander of the New York Air National Guard honored Chester Arthur, the 21st president of the United States, on the 194th anniversary of his birth. This hour on The Colin McEnroe Show is all about America's 21st president, Chester A. Arthur, who took office after President James Garfield. President Chester Arthur, approximately 1849-1893, Library of Congress.
HELENA — Montana is a popular destination for people to visit. Since its creation as a territory, people have traveled far and wide to see the historical sites associated with past presidents. If you are a presidential historian or a fan of facial hair, you probably know a little about Chester Alan Arthur. For the rest of us, Vermont has produced two U.S. presidents. The more recent of the two, Calvin Coolidge, who served nearly 100 years ago, is relatively forgotten. What a forgotten commander-in-chief can teach Donald Trump.