Chester Arthur


 * Succeeded James Garfield
 * Shot by Charles Giteau
 * Rebuilt the navy
 * 21st president
 * Apoointed first Civil Service commission following the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
 * Saw passage of Chinese Exclusion Act
 * Served as chief of the New York customs house under Grant administration
 * Had support of Stalwart leader Roscoe Conkling
 * Garfield kicked him out of that position
 * Signed the Edmunds Act
 * Banned polygamy