This man rejected an offer to become US Consul in Paris when asked to resign one office in favor of Edwin A. Merritt.
Early in his career, this man worked for the law firm of Erastus Culver. This man rejected an offer to become US Consul in Paris when asked to resign one office in favor of Edwin A. Merritt. This man appointed William Chandler as Secretary of the Navy and was the first head of state to recognize the Congo Free State. This man appointed Frederick Frelinghuysen as Secretary of State, replacing James G. Blaine. He signed a law named for the former running mate of George McClellan, which required exams and merit-based hiring to fight patronage. For 10 points, name this signer of the Mongrel Tariff and the Pendleton Civil Service Act who became President on the death of James Garfield.
Early in his career, this man worked for the law firm of Erastus Culver.
Chester Alan Arthur