The inauguration of Chester A. Arthur as the 21st President of the United States took place on September 20, 1881. The inauguration marked the commencement of the term of Chester A. Arthur as President. It was the fourth emergency swearing-in to take place during the 19th century and the first to take place in New York City since George Washington's first inauguration in 1789.
On July 2, 1881 President Garfield was shot in the back by Charles J. ...
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The inauguration of Chester A. Arthur as the 21st President of the United States took place on September 20, 1881. The inauguration marked the commencement of the term of Chester A. Arthur as President. It was the fourth emergency swearing-in to take place during the 19th century and the first to take place in New York City since George Washington's first inauguration in 1789.
On July 2, 1881 President Garfield was shot in the back by Charles J. Guiteau, who shouted: "I am a Stalwart of the Stalwarts... Arthur is president now!!" Arthur, who knew nothing of this in advance, was mortified.
Arthur was cautious; he knew that there were a great number of people who thought that he had something to do with the attempted murder of the President, and didn't want anything to do with succession until it was actually necessary; in fact, he went into seclusion, largely confining himself to his house in New York City and avoiding public appearances. Thus, for two months and 18 days, the country...
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