Chester A. Arthur was the 21st President of the United States. He is best known for succeeding James A. Garfield, who was assassinated while in office.

The Life of Chester A. Arthur
Trace his story from modest beginnings through a famous legal career to the White House.

White House Biography
This site is FILLED with excellent details about this famous, important president.

The History of the Presidential Election
EVERY election, from George Washington to the present. Which political parties have come and gone? Who has been elected more times than anybody else? Who were the "Know-Nothings"? All these and more are answered in this expansive yet easy-to-read article.

Chester A. Arthur: from the Internet Public Library
Good, solid presentation of the life and words of the man, from your friends at PBS

Chester A. Arthur National Historic Site
Find out more about his life before he was president.

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