History has provided no evidence that Roscoe Conkling, Chester Arthur, or any other political leader had a part in the shooting.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

The man who shot him said he supported the political group that supported Vice President Chester Arthur.

VOA: special.2010.04.29

Vice President Chester Arthur was in New York when he received news of President Garfield's death.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

Chester Arthur's efforts for honest government and lower taxes won him much support among the people.

VOA: special.2010.04.29

The best that historians can say is that the oath has ended with "so help me God" at least since Chester Arthur's inauguration in 1881.

VOA: special.2009.01.19

Blaine had served as Secretary of State under Presidents James Garfield and Chester Arthur.

VOA: special.2010.05.27

James Garfield offered the vice presidential nomination to Chester Arthur of New York.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

After all,the vice president -- Chester Arthur -- supported Roscoe Conkling,too.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

If James Garfield died, Chester Arthur would become president.

VOA: special.2010.04.22

Later,presidents Rutherford Hayes and Chester Arthur also used it.

VOA: special.2010.05.10

Chester Arthur had been a successful lawyer.

VOA: special.2010.04.29

They were wrong. Chester Arthur surprised everyone.

VOA: special.2010.04.29

One was called "Chester and Lester."

VOA: special.2009.09.27