Serving as the chief of the New York Customs House under the Grant administration with the support of Stalwart leader Roscoe Conkling, he was kicked out of that position by a man he would succeed in another office.
One opponent in this man's party selected Theodore Roosevelt Sr. to replace him in an early position, and this man signed the Edmunds Act, banning polygamy. Serving as the chief of the New York Customs House under the Grant administration with the support of Stalwart leader Roscoe Conkling, he was kicked out of that position by a man he would succeed in another office. His term in office saw the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act, and began as a result of the actions of Charles Giteau. As president, he appointed the first Civil Service commission following the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. For 10 points name this 21st president who rebuilt the navy after succeeding James Garfield.
One opponent in this man's party selected Theodore Roosevelt Sr. to replace him in an early position, and this man signed the Edmunds Act, banning polygamy.
Chester A. {Arthur}