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Category Archives: Chester Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur in Hiding
When Chester Alan Arthur was named as Republican VP candidate in 1880, no one was more surprised than he was. CAA: A Brief Run-up. Very brief, in fact. Chet Arthur had never been elected to anything before. The New York … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur, James Garfield, Nifty History People
Tagged American history, Charles Guiteau, Charles J. Guiteau, Charles Julius Guiteau, Chester Alan Arthur, Chester Arthur, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, James A. Garfield, NY senator Roscoe Conkling, President Chester Alan Arthur, President James A. Garfield, President Rutherford B. Hayes, Presidential history, the assassination of Garfield, The Presidential campaign of 1880, trial of Charles Guiteau, US history, Vice President Chester Alan Arthur, Vice Presidential history, White House history
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The Washington Monument and The Pope’s Stone
The Washington Monument took more than 40 years to build. Planning the Monument As one might expect, circa 1832 Congress planned to commemorate the man whose name became the nation’s capital. Dozens of ideas were proposed and debated. The arguments … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur, George Washington, James K. Polk, Presidential Sites, Ulysses S. Grant
Tagged American history, Building the Washington Monument, Chester Alan Arthur, Dolley Madison, Donations of stones for the Washington Monument, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Washington, history, James K. Polk, Pope John Paul II replaces the Pope's stone, Presidential history, The Pope's Stone for the Washington Monument, The Washington Monument, US history, Washington DC history, Washington history
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Chet Arthur, Tiffany and the 19-Year Screen
No question about it, the White House receives a great deal of wear and tear. Chester A. Arthur: Accidental President Few people would have ever believed that Chester Alan Arthur, New York “spoilsman” politician, would ever have become President of … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur
Tagged American history, Chester Alan Arthur, Chet Arthur, Early White House decor, Ellen Herndon Arthur, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, James Garfield, LC Tiffany, Louis Comfort TIffany, Memorial window to Ellen Herndon Arthur, President CAA, President Chester A. Arthur, President Chester Alan Arthur, President Martin Van Buren, Presidential history, St. John's Church in Washington, Stained glass screen, the death of James Garfield, Tiffany stained glass screen, US history, White House history, White House stained glass screen
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Chester Alan Arthur: The Dandy President
Nothing but the very best would satisfy Chester Alan Arthur. An Insignificant Upbringing Nothing in his background remotely suggested that Chester Alan Arthur (1829-86) would ever be president. Of course that could be said about many of our chief executives. … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur
Tagged American history, Chester Alan Arthur, Chet Arthur, Ellen Herndon Arthur, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, Louis Comfort TIffany, Mary McElroy, President Andrew Johnson, President Arthur redecorates the White House, President Chester Alan Arthur, President James A. Garfield, President Rutherford B. Hayes, President Ulysses S. Grant, Presidential history, Roscoe Conkling, Senator Roscoe Conkling, The Tiffany Screen at the White House, US history, White House history
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The Unexpected President: Chester Alan Arthur…..Life and Times: A Book Review
There are very few things that Chester Alan Arthur is “famous” for. One, is his mutton chop whiskers; the other is his statement that “I may be President of the United States, but my private life is my own business.” … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur, Recommended Reading
Tagged "The Unexpected President", American history, book reviews, Chester Alan Arthur, Chet Arthur, Collector of the Port of New York, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, History Book Reviews, James A. Garfield, Julia Sand, President Chester Alan Arthur, President James A. Garfield, Presidential history, Roscoe Conkling, Scott S. Greenberger, US history, White House history
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Chester Alan Arthur: A VEEP on Hold
Vice President Chester Alan Arthur became President following the assassination and death of James A. Garfield. CAA: The Basics Born in Vermont and raised in upstate New York, Chester Alan Arthur (183o-1886) was a preacher’s son who attended Union College, … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur
Tagged American history, Charles Julius Guiteau, Chester Alan Arthur, Chet Arthur, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, James Garfield, President Chester Alan Arthur, President James Garfield, Presidential history, Roscoe Conkling, Senator Roscoe Conkling, Stalwarts and Half-Breeds, the assassination of JAmes Garfield, The election of 1880, US history, Vice Presidential history, VP Chester Alan Arthur, White House history
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Chester Alan Arthur: “Nobody’s Damn Business”
Chester Alan Arthur, known only by his distinctive and imposing whiskers, is one of the least known and least studied of our Presidents. Chester Alan Arthur: The Basic Facts Chester Alan Arthur (1830-1886) was a clergyman’s son, born in Vermont … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, Chester Arthur
Tagged American history, Chester A. Arthur, Chester Alan Arthur, Collector of the Port of NY, Election of 1880, Ellen Herndon Arthur, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, Political Boss Roscoe Conkling, President Chester A. Arthur, President James A. Garfield, President Rutherford B. Hayes, President Ulysses S. Grant, Presidential history, Roscoe Conkling, The "Gentleman Boss", The Port of New York, US Presidents, US Vice Presidents, White House history
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