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Chester Alan Arthur - Biography.

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Chester Alan Arthur - Biography. 21st president of the United States Birth October 5, 1829 Death November 18, 1886 Home State New York Party Republican Term In Office 1881-1885 Vice President None Significant Restricted Chinese immigration to the United States through the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882. Acts Achieved civil service reform with the signing of the Pendleton Act of 1883. Supported increased funding for the U.S. Navy, helping to initiate its growth into a major military force. Career 1871-1878 Collector of the New York Customhouse. 1878 Fired as custom house collector. March 4, 1881-September 19, 1881 Vice president of the United States under James Garfield. 1881-1885 President of the United States. Did You Know Chester Arthur was fond of fine clothes and entertainment, earning him the nicknames 'Dude President,' 'Elegant Arthur,' and 'Prince Arthur.' As a young lawyer, Arthur won a case that guaranteed the right of blacks to ride New York City streetcars. Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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