Chester A. Arthur

Chester Alan Arthur (October 5, 1829 - November 18, 1886) was the 21st President of the United States of America, serving from 1881-1885. Prior to his presidency, he was an attorney and public figure in the state of New York.

Background
During much of his political career, Arthur was a Stalwart member of the Republican Party, a traditional, more conservative wing of the fractured party. However, when James A. Garfield, a progressive Half-Breed Republican was nominated by the party for the 1880 presidential election, Arthur was chosen as his vice president to balance the ticket.

When Garfield was assassinated in 1881, Arthur became president and was inspired by his predecessor to adopt more Half-Breed ideals, continuing to push the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, outlawing government officials to be nominated based on political affiliation instead of merit. Arthur made little effort to be renominated by the Republican Party in 1884, and died a year after his retirement.

Appearances
Chester A. Arthur is mentioned only in Fallout 76.