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Chester A. Arthur

Presidency

Which relative of a famous former president did Arthur keep on his cabinet?

Arthur replaced most of the cabinet named by President James Garfield when he succeeded as president. A notable exception was Arthur’s choice as secretary of war, Robert T. Lincoln. The oldest son of President Lincoln, Robert Lincoln continued to serve as Arthur’s secretary of war.



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