Chester A. Arthur
21st President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 10/5/1829 in Fairfield, Vermont
- Died
- 11/18/1886 in New York City, New York(Age 57)
- Burial Location
- Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York
Term in Office
- Party
- Republican
- Years
- 1881 - 1885
- Running Mate
- None (assumed office)
- Age When Elected
- 51
Significant Events
Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
1/16/1883
Established a merit-based system for federal employment.
Chinese Exclusion Act
5/6/1882
Prohibited immigration of Chinese laborers to the United States.