Who succeeded Garfield as president after the assassination?
Ulysses S. Grant
Chester A. Arthur
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Answer
Chester A. Arthur, the 21st president of the United States, succeeded James A. Garfield after his assassination in 1881. Arthur, previously serving as Garfield's vice president, assumed the presidency during a period of political turmoil and economic uncertainty. Though his presidency was relatively brief, Arthur made notable contributions, including the implementation of civil service reforms and efforts to combat political corruption.
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