Legacy

Those who do remember Chester A. Arthur often point to his famously large wardrobe, his ability to mingle with high society, and his facial hair. More important than this, however, was the fact that Arthur truly did seem to be one of the very few Presidents who was beyond reproach while in office. Despite his approval of a system which bred corruption prior to becoming President, he did more than anyone else to remove its influence from American Politics. It is said that "No man entered the Presidency so profoundly and widely distrusted, and no one ever retired...more generally respected."