Thread: Presidents of USA
View Single Post
  #21  
Old Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Last Island's Avatar
Last Island Last Island is offline
Royal Queen of Literature
Medal of Appreciation: Awarded to appreciate member's contribution on forum. (Academic and professional achievements do not make you eligible for this medal) - Issue reason: AppreciationModerator: Ribbon awarded to moderators of the forum - Issue reason: Best Moderator Award: Awarded for censoring all swearing and keeping posts in order. - Issue reason: Best ModMember of the Year: Awarded to those community members who have made invaluable contributions to the Community in the particular year - Issue reason: 2008Gold Medal: Awarded to those members with maximum number of reputation points. - Issue reason: For the year 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011Diligent Service Medal: Awarded upon completion of 5 years of dedicated services and contribution to the community. - Issue reason: More than 5 years of dedicated services
  
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Forest of Fallen Stars
Posts: 7,585
Thanks: 2,427
Thanked 15,848 Times in 5,006 Posts
Last Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardomLast Island is headed toward stardom
Default
21 — CHESTER ALAN ARTHUR

Chester Alan Arthur named after Dr. Chester Abell, the physician who delivered him, and his paternal grandfather, Alan Arthur

Born: October 5, 1829 (1829-10-05)Fairfield, Vermont
Died: November 18, 1886 (aged 57) New York, New York
Nationality: American
Father: William Arthur
Mother: Malvina Stone Arthur
Spouse: Ellen Lewis Herndon (1837-1880), niece of Matthew Fontaine Maury, on October 25, 1859.
Education: Graduated from Union College (1848)
Occupation: Lawyer, Civil servant, Educator (Teacher)
Religion: Episcopalian
Took office: September 19, 1881
Left office: March 4, 1885
Party: Republican
Presidential Salary: $50,000/year
Vice President: None
Preceded by: James A. Garfield
Succeeded by: Grover Cleveland

Other Government Positions
  • Vice president, 1881 (under Garfield)

 Presidential Nicknames
  • Our Chet
  • The Gentleman Boss, Elegant Arthur, Prince Arthuror The Dude President: He was renowned for his fancy attire and indulgence in extravagant luxury

__________________
The Me you have always known, the Me that's a stranger still.
Last edited by Last Island; Thursday, December 27, 2007 at 02:18 PM.
Reply With Quote