Chester Arthur

21st President

•  Born - October 5, 1830

•  Death – November 18, 1886 - Age 56

•  Birthplace – Fairfield, Vermont

•  Vice President – None

•  First Lady – Ellen Lewis Herndon

•  Republican

•  Term - 1881 to 1885

•  Children - William, Chester Jr., Ellen

•  Nickname - Elegant Arthur

•  Famous Quote - " Men may die, but the fabrics of free institutions remains unshaken."

•  He owned 80 pairs of pants, which he changed several times each day.

•  He decided to redecorate the White House before he moved. He sold 24 wagon loads of priceless presidential furniture and belongings.

•  He was a teacher.

•  He gave exams when he was in office. He created difficult tests that applicants had to pass to earn their jobs.

•  He loved to fish. He caught an 80 lb. bass off the coast of Rhode Island. It was one of the biggest fish ever caught in that region.

•  He graduated from Union College.

•  He enjoyed going to Night Clubs.

•  His wife died before he took office. His sister, Mary Arthur McElroy, served as White House Hostess.

•  He destroyed all his personal papers before he died.

•  He believed his personal business was no one else's business.