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Significant Acts
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Restricted Chinese immigration to the United States through the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882.
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Achieved civil service reform with the signing of the Pendleton Act of 1883.
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Supported increased funding for the U.S. Navy, helping to initiate its growth into a major military force.
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Career
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1871-1878 Collector of the New York Customhouse.
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1878 Fired as custom house collector.
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March 4, 1881-September 19, 1881 Vice president of the United States under James Garfield.
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1881-1885 President of the United States.
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Did You Know
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Chester Arthur was fond of fine clothes and entertainment, earning him the nicknames 'Dude President,' 'Elegant Arthur,' and 'Prince Arthur.'
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As a young lawyer, Arthur won a case that guaranteed the right of blacks to ride New York City streetcars.
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