S2 E21 Chester Alan Arthur and Manhattan Artwork

Visiting the Presidents

Visiting the Presidents takes listeners through the birthplaces, homes, gravesites, libraries, and other historical sites associated with the Presidents of the United States. Join Dr. Joe Faykosh as we explore the childhoods, lives, loves, careers, and deaths of these presidents through the sites that were touched by them.

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S2 E21 Chester Alan Arthur and Manhattan

July 26, 2022 • Joe Faykosh • Season 2 • Episode 21

Forgotten President in the Big City, Chester Alan Arthur's home is still standing, but under very different management! Learn about Arthur's reluctant turn to politics; his vice presidency and Presidency; his wife, Ellen, and children; and what happened to his home!

Check out the website at VisitingthePresidents.com for visual aids, links, past episodes, recommended reading, and other information!
Episode Page: https://visitingthepresidents.com/2022/07/25/season-2-episode-21-chester-arthur-and-new-york-city/

Season 1's Chester Alan Arthur Episode: "Chester Alan Arthur and Fairfield" on his birthplace!

Season 3's Chester Alan Arthur Episode: "Chester Alan Arthur's Tomb" on his gravesite!

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