~ 1829 - 1886
Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885 after succeeding James A. Garfield following his assassination. A member of the Republican Party, Arthur is known for his advocacy of civil service reform and the implementation of the Pendleton Act, which established a merit-based system for federal employment. Prior to his presidency, he was a prominent political figure in New York, serving as Collector of the Port of New York.