Born: October 5, 1829, Fairfield, Vermont
Presidential Term: 1881-1884
Three Interesting Facts (britannica.com):
He knew he was dying from kidney disease while in the White House.
There is evidence he might have been born in Bedford, Quebec, Canada.
He had all of his personal and presidential papers burned the day before he died.
Died: November 18, 1886, New York City, New York
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A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president's childhood, his career, his family, and his term as the twenty-first president of the United States. Includes a table of contents, time line, phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and detailed captions and sidebars to aid in comprehension.
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This biography introduces readers to Chester Arthur, including his early political career and key events from Arthur's administration including improvements to the US Navy, and the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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