On this day in 1830, 21st president Chester A. Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont. An oft-overlooked president, his term was distinguished by reduced tariffs and civil service reform (something Arthur initially showed skepticism towards). A year into his presidency, Arthur became aware that he was suffering from fatal kidney disease. The disease was kept […]

On this day in 1830, 21st president Chester A. Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont. An oft-overlooked president, his term was distinguished by reduced tariffs and civil service reform (something Arthur initially showed skepticism towards). A year into his presidency, Arthur became aware that he was suffering from fatal kidney disease. The disease was kept […]