CHESTER ARTHUR, 21ST PRESIDENT - Chester Arthur served as Vice President under President James Garfield. As a result, he became President upon the assassination of President Garfield. His swearing in was the first time that two ex-presidents were in attendance (i.e. Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes).Friday, December 26, 2008
CHESTER ARTHUR, 21ST PRESIDENT - Chester Arthur served as Vice President under President James Garfield. As a result, he became President upon the assassination of President Garfield. His swearing in was the first time that two ex-presidents were in attendance (i.e. Ulysses S. Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes).
