Chester Alan Arthur's presidency (sep 19, 1881 – jan 1, 1885)
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The presidency of Chester Alan ArthurArthur
- supported a bill reforming the civil service (hired government people based on merit, not political connections)
- approved the development of a modern navy
- began to question the high protective tariff
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Date:
sep 19, 1881
jan 1, 1885
~ 3 years and 3 months