Garfield survived the shooting but would die a few months later in September. Arthur as president surprised many by vetoing an $18 million rivers and harbours bill that could have been used to dole out political patronage. He also threw his weight behind the Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883) which made merit a prerequisite when it comes to being appointed and promoted in civil service jobs.
He also managed to acquire America a base in Pearl Harbour in the Hawaiian Islands.
Arthur signed the Chinese Exclusion Act – which barred Chinese immigrants from coming to America for 10 years.
Arthur in 1884 ran for the nomination of his party again, but lost out to James G Blane. Few knew how sick he was at the time – and how little time he had to live. Arthur finished out his one-term presidency, returned to New York and passed away in 1886.
Legacy
Historically, Arthur has been an underappreciated president.
Chester A. Arthur died in 1886. Image courtesy: whitehouse.gov
He bucked his own party on important matters and in the aftermath of the Civil War, provided a steady and competent hand.
“No man ever entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted, and no one ever retired … more generally respected,” publisher Alexander K McClure said.
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