On this day in 1830, 21st president Chester A. Arthur was born in Fairfield, Vermont
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 […]