President Chester A. Arthur

The presidents of our country are all unique individuals, elected to lead us during trying and difficult times, some more difficult and trying than others.

Today we stop at a site that is about a one-term president. His name is Chester Alan Arthur, and he became president upon the death of James Garfield. He served during an interesting time in our country, the westward expansion of the 1880’s. He was also the president that dedicated one of our most famous national landmarks in the nation’s capitol, the Washington Monument in 1885. At this site you can find out about some of the other high points in his life, as well as visiting his home.

The men who lead our country will always be remembered by the honesty and integrity that brought to that office. Chester A. Arthur was known as one of the most honest presidents that we ever had fill the office. Enjoy your visit here today.

http://www.americanpresidents.org/presidents/president.asp?PresidentNumber=21

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  1. Hi, My names Kaiti. Im doing a report on Chester A. Arthur..and the reason I picked him is because on my moms side of the family Im related to him..and i know your probablly thinking..”ooh she’s just making that up” well i thought the same thing my mom was till she proved it! and i was wondering if you had any good information about him..so I can learn more! Hope Ya can Help!

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