21.) Chester A. Arthur 1881-1885
Publisher |
Kenny Ryan
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
History
News & Politics
Presidency
USA
Categories Via RSS |
Government
History
Publication Date |
Oct 25, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:51:18

Chester A. Arthur is the most corrupt politician to ever become president. For years, he made a fortune making sure enough money disappeared from the New York City customs house to keep his patron in power. When a backroom deal made him vice president and an assassin's bullet ended James Garfield's presidency and began Arthur's, the nation despaired. But then he got an unexpected letter. One woman - a woman he'd never met - believed he was capable of change. Could Arthur complete the most unexpected transformation in presidential history? Or was American democracy about to be sold to the highest bidder?Follow along as Arthur goes from inspiring Civil Rights lawyer to not-so-inspiring corrupt political crony, to Vice President, to the White House and ponder the age old question - can people change?Bibliography1. The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A. Arthur – Scott S. Greenberger2. Destiny of the Republic – Candice Millard3. Rutherford B. Hayes – Hans. L. Trefousse4. Grover Cleveland – Henry F. Graff5. T.R. the last Romantic – H.R. Brands

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